# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113140010` · 11/03/2011 · Bluestone Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mechel Oao
- **Operator:** Bluestone Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4608990](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608990)
## Narrative

Preparing rod remove & install cutting edge.  Operator engaged blade down causing crib block to flip up and strick employee on upper right side of the nose causing a laceration

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