# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170450026` · 02/08/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103156](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103156)
## Narrative

A roof bolter was installing 8' bolts. Due to bolt length being greater than seam height these bolts must be bent prior to installation then straightened once inserted into the hole. While straightening the bolt, hand slipped off. The bolt sprung back and struck I.E. over the right eye causing a laceration of approximately 2"" that required sutures. 

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