# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121440001` · 04/27/2012 · Republic Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Scalper-screen operator
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Republic Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

EE was standing at the controls of a Chieftan 1800 power-screen with plans of adjusting the speed of the belt. The EE opened the control panel door & was using the left hand to turn the needed switch. The right hand was resting on top of the control panel door. The control panel is located below the belt. A rock left the belt and struck the right hand. suture. X-rays were negative.

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