# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011340130` · 05/07/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS CLOSING THE TRACK ENTRY AIRLOCK DOORS ONE BREAK INBY THE DRIFT MOUTH. HE CLOSED ONE DOOR AND THE OTHER DOOR CLOSED DUE TO AIR PRESSURE CAUSING THE DOOR TO STRIKE THE INJURED IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD BEHIND THE EAR RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING 18 SUTURES.

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