# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072680008` · 09/17/2007 · The North American Coal Corp
## 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 49
- **Mine experience:** 4.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The North American Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4102840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102840)
## Narrative

Mechanics were attempting to remove a seized travel brake assembly on a continuous surface miner.  When the brake was removed, the track moved suddenly, striking the victim on the left arm.  The resulting wound required three staple type sutures.(ee was unable to report for duty as a result of the injury beginning 10/6/07)

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