# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082490024` · 08/20/2008 · Liggett Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James C  Justice II
- **Operator:** Liggett Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1518854](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518854)
## Narrative

Ee was loading bolts, plates glue and straps onto the back of a roof bolter when his left hand struck the sharp edge of a strap, causing a laceration that required 4 stitches.

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