# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082340003` · 08/14/2008 · Laurel Creek Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Laurel Creek Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4609132](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609132)
## Narrative

Trying to pry belt clamp loose from top structure, structure belt broke. Belt and C clamp struck employee in the face, near the right eye.

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