# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150620022` · 01/29/2015 · Pennyrile Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rhino Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Pennyrile Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1519424](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519424)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in changing the tire on a roof bolter in the #2 entry on the #2 unit MMU 003. The spare tire was standing beside him and fell over making contact with his hand. A fracture may be present pending an MRI the week of 03/02/2015. Injured sought medical attention on 02/27/2015. He has a splint/brace on his hand.

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