# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002590015` · 09/05/2000 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102971](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102971)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING LIDS ON SCOOP BATTERY TO CHARGE. HIS HAND WAS ON EDGE OF BATTERY WHEN LID FELL ON HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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