# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110740044` · 03/14/2011 · Spartan Mining 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:** Idle
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Spartan Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4601544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601544)
## Narrative

EE was standing approx 4 feet from scoop bucket while the forklift operator was picking up a pallet of rock dust to roll it over lathe scoop bucket. As the forklift operator picked up on the pallet it became fouled on the side of the scoop bucket and a piece broke off and struck ee above his left eye causing a laceration.

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