# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220141920021` · 04/21/2014 · Brody Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Brody Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609086)
## Narrative

Employee was walking into the face of the #7 entry. A roof strap was hanging down from the top and as he walked into the entry he struck his right cheek against the strap resulting in a laceration. The incident became reportable on 6/27/14 due to complication and subsequent lost days.

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