# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112690066` · 09/20/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 124
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was bending over along the slope belt installing water line when an object came between the skirt rubber and the belt and struck him in the head. He was transported to the hospital and kept over night for observation. He is diagnosed with a closed head injury with concussion.

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