# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110350005` · 02/01/2011 · KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 0.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
- **Mine:** [1519447](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519447)
## Narrative

Cleaning back board off at #2 tailpiece with a roof bolt, when the bolt came in contact with #2 belt, pushing his hand into the mine roof. Cutting left hand and requiring stitches.

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