# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082690042` · 09/16/2008 · Coal River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James O  Bunn; Franklin D  Robertson
- **Operator:** Coal River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609042](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609042)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to repair a leaking hose when guard fell and struck him on the left hand.

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