# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220220380010` · 01/28/2022 · Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 243
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4601436](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601436)
## Narrative

Employee was working on pulling rail in the 9 West Longwall when EE was struck by a stick of rail in the left ankle, causing a sprain/strain injury. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor. 

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