# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111370045` · 05/11/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

EE, Electrician and his helper were replacing a feeder tailshaft. EE had the end of the tail shaft raised with a slate bar. He reached under the shaft to make an adjustment when the shaft fell on his middle finger. He drove to ARH hospital and received several stitches to repair damage to the end of his finger. He returned to work on his next scheduled shift.

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