# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050130029` · 01/06/2005 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

ROOF BOLTING IN 5 NORTH. THE MAN'S BOLT WRENCH BROKE. BOLTER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MINER FINISHED INSTALLING HIS BOLT AND THREW THE WRENCH ACROSS THE MINER FOR HIM TO USE. THE WRENCH BOUNCED OFF OF ROOF STRAPS ON THE MINER AND HIT MAN OVER LEFT EYE.

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