# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122830049` · 08/30/2012 · Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1512602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1512602)
## Narrative

Ee was greasing a drive line when the coupling came loose and shot grease into his hand.  The grease actually penetrated his skin.  He knew to see doctor's care immediately.  With antibiotics his hand healed very well while he only missed one day.

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