# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132550004` · 09/04/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to disengage the toggle switch on the miner that controls the hydraulic oil suction function. As he reached out he accidentally scraped his right hand across a strap plate; cutting him on the top of his right hand around the knuckle area.

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