# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041260031` · 04/30/2004 ·  Clean Energy Mining Co.
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:**  Clean Energy Mining Co.
- **Mine:** [1510753](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1510753)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE THE SECTION AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT. AS HE REMOVED OLD BITS FROM THE BOLTER, A 12""X 8""X 1""ROCK FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT HAND JUST BEHIND THE THUMB CUTTING HIM. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. FOR TREATMENT, WHERE THE WOUND WAS CLOSED WITH STITCHES.

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