# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122220045` · 08/07/2012 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GenPower Holdings LP; James L  Laurita Jr
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
- **Mine:** [3609326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609326)
## Narrative

The employee was roof bolting at the time of the incident.  While the employee was cleaning and repairing the suction lines, he placed his left hand over the suction hole.  The steel then fell from the roof, striking the employee's hand.

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