# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002070036` · 07/19/2000 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 5.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
- **Mine:** [3602073](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3602073)
## Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A BLOCKED OVERHEAD DRAIN, WHEN DRAIN OPENED, WAS STRUCK BY DEBRIS ABOUT THE HEAD AND FACE AREA, CAUSING LACERATIONS OF FACE AND HEAD.

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