# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072530089` · 08/29/2007 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David A  Duff
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
- **Mine:** [1503627](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503627)
## Narrative

Mechanic was removing D10 engine. The nose guard had been rolled over and 2 hydraulic lines were still attached and under tension. When 1 line was removed the remaining line could not hold the load and pulled loose striking mechanic on the hand.

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