# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172840002` · 09/08/2017 · Webster County Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 3.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Webster County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1502132](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502132)
## Narrative

Operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts at the face, EE was pushing a roof bolt into the drilled hole, the plate slid down and struck EE on right forearm causing a contusion.  EE continued to work performing normal occupation without restrictions until surgery was conducted to repair nerve damage to EE's forearm.  EE began missing time on 10-03-2017.

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