# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101230042` · 04/17/2010 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608787](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608787)
## Narrative

On April 17, 2010 EE was rock dusting the face of No. 1 Entry by hand and struck the backside of his left knee against the battery end of the scoop. EE felt pain, however completed his shift and went to Summersville Memorial to have it checked. X-Rays revealed a sliver of metal approx 1.25"" long and it was removed on 4/20/10. Stiches were required on incisions made to remove metal.

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