# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232410003` · 08/15/2023 · Excel Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining
- **Mine:** [1519838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519838)
## Narrative

Employee had inserted glue into a hole that EE had drilled to install a bolt.  While holding the glue in place, EE reached down with EE's other hand to grab the bolt.  EE's arm caught the corner of the plate causing a laceration that required stitches.

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