# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220243270017` · 11/12/2024 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 115
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609550)
## Narrative

While hanging discharge line, the injured miner bent down under the water line.  While bent over the eye on the bolt plate holding the line broke, dropping the water line and hitting the injured miner on the back before the line was caught by another chain that was supporting the water line.

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