# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041190006` · 04/26/2004 · Road Fork Development Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Road Fork Development Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1509830](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1509830)
## Narrative

Employee was running the Roof Bolter in the 5R section crosscut.  He noticed a crack in the roof running across the entry.  He prepared to support the crack by laying a strap across the ATRS. When he did, the strap slid off the ATRS and struck him in the top lip causing a small laceration.  He sought medical attention and recieved 2 stitches to the upper lip.

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