# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072950053` · 10/09/2007 · Laurel Coal Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clarence R  Peters; Richard N  Nester
- **Operator:** Laurel Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [4608949](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608949)
## Narrative

Men were throwing block across scoop and hit EE on left thumb, cutting the thumb.

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