# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073230063` · 11/06/2007 · Bandmill Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Bandmill Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4605086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605086)
## Narrative

while torch cutting a section of 8"" pipe to be installed ee was attempting to reposition the pipe when it fell off the blocking fracturing his left middle finger.

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