# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001240020` · 04/22/2000 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 14.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

4 NORTH FACE BELT LINE AREA. PULLING BOTTOM BELT UP BELT STRUCTURE USING METAL ROPE, SHIEVE AND SCOOP CAR. ROPE BROKE, BACK LASHED INTO A CROSSCUT AND HIT MAN'S LEFT LOWER SIDE. ACCIDENT APPEA RS TO INVOLVE AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE WITH RULES. DIDN'T INVOLVE MINE EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS OR PROTECTIVE DEVICES. DOES INVOLVE MINER PROFIENCY.

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