# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220192770030` · 09/17/2019 · The Monongalia County Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Apprentice, Trainee
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 90
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** The Monongalia County Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601968)
## Narrative

The employee was removing the connecting staple in a fitting that was connecting a 3/4"" emulsion hose, when employee removed the staple the pressure had not been fully released & the hose began to whip. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices. **Began missing work on 09/27/2019**

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