# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080800006` · 03/17/2008 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 28.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [0503672](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503672)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS FILLING WATER WAGON.  HE HOOKED UP FILL HOSE BUT FORGOT TO PUT STAPLE IN TO SECURE IT.  WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER ON, THE HOSE CAME OUT, STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT FOREARM.

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