# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151660019` · 06/04/2015 · Blue Diamond Coal Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Blue Diamond Coal Co
- **Mine:** [1509636](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509636)
## Narrative

Employee was moving the miner cable and a rock flipped around and struck him on the right leg and ankle. Diagnosed with a fracture. Started missing work 6/8/2015.

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