# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110460037` · 02/10/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607009)
## Narrative

Two workers were cleaning gob. Co-worker picked up a rock about 12""x12"" to throw into scoop bucket when a larger rock (3'x2'x5"") slid from top of the 4' pile onto injured's right hand. He received lacerations to the middle and ring finger. He refused medical treatment & finished his shift. He would not fill out a report and didn't report to work the next day.

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