# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040200097` · 01/14/2004 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE WAS STANDING BESIDE A DRIVE MOTOR THAT WAS BEING REMOVED FROM ITS BASE. IT WAS SUPPORTED BY A CHAIN FALL, WHEN HIS CO-WORKERS REMOVED THE LAST BOLT IT SWUNG AROUND STRIKING HIM. CAUSE OF THE INJURY WAS AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATIONS. COMPPLIANCE WITH RULES/ REGS NOT A FACTOR.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*