# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011200056` · 04/17/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

EE AND OTHER HAD LOADED BELT STRUCTURE ON A FLAT CAR AND WERE TRANSPORTING IT TO #1 SECTION THE STRUCTURE FOWLED AGAINST A LOW PLACE IN THE TOP. AND AS THEY WERE TRYING TO FREE IT UP. A PIECE OF TOP STRUCTURE SWUNG AROUND AND HIT EE INT HE LEG CAUSING THE INJURY.

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