# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103350030` · 11/29/2010 · Panther Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Panther Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1518198](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518198)
## Narrative

Contractor employee was removing the metal bands from a bundle of roof straps. The contract employee was pulling  on the metal band when it came loose hitting him on the left forearm. The metal band sliced his left forearm requiring 3 stitches to close the cut.

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