# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051640092` · 06/04/2005 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3607416](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607416)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON #186 SHIELD, 3012 LONGWALL SET UP FACE HOLDING ONTO A SHUT OFF VALVE TO BLEED AIR FROM A HIGH PRESSURE SHIELD TO SHIELD HOSE. AS HE WAS HOLDING THE VALVE IN HIS LEFT HAND AND TURNING VALVE ON WITH HIS RIGHT HAND, THE VALVE BLEW OUT OF HIS GRASP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE LEFT HAND

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