# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042600006` · 09/13/2004 · Bowie Resources Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 188
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Bowie Resources Limited
- **Mine:** [0504758](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504758)
## Narrative

The employee attempted to cut a wire band on a bundle of wire roof mesh to separate the smaller bundles.  The mesh sprung and then recoiled back into the employee, pinning him between bundles of mesh.

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