# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041240044` · 04/13/2004 · Laurel Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clarence R  Peters; Richard N  Nester
- **Operator:** Laurel Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4608247](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608247)
## Narrative

A ROLLER BEARING WENT DOWN IN THE OUTER PLANETARY CAP OF THE JOY 14CMS CONT MINER. EE WAS HELPING TO CHANGE THE BEARING WHEN THE BEARING CAP FELL OUT AND SMASHED HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CAP & A CRIB BLOCK.

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