# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061310028` · 05/05/2006 · Peabody Western Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 28.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Western Coal Company
- **Mine:** [0201195](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201195)
## Narrative

The welder was prying out a shovel cable that was caught between the crowd bull-gear and it's guard when it broke loose. The cable struck the welder's left eye, face and his left little finger. The impact from the cable also caused him to fall backwards onto the crowed track below.

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