# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082740074` · 08/29/2008 · Bandmill Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 45
- **Mine experience:** 4.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Bandmill Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4605086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605086)
## Narrative

Member was changing a 100 hp motor on the direct ship cruiser located on the 2nd floor of the plant. The spring loaded base was in the up position & when the motor was removed it released the motor base. The base came down and hit him on the left hand.

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