# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171950042` · 07/07/2017 · Hampden Coal, 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:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Hampden Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609514](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609514)
## Narrative

Employee stated was attempting to place the bolter cable onto the scoop when a loop of cable struck EE in the mouth busting lip and chipping tooth.

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