# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103410005` · 12/07/2010 · Laurel Coal Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clarence R  Peters; Richard N  Nester
- **Operator:** Laurel Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [4608949](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608949)
## Narrative

Using Scoop and Chain and Pulling TailPiece to pull the belt back.  The chain broke and the tailpiece lunged and hit EE on the lower portion of his right leg.  Employee was removed from the mine and taken to the Hospital.  Swelling, Bruising of lower portion of leg.  Not yet known if any bones were fractured/broken.

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