# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012500009` · 08/24/2001 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

AT THE TIME OF THE INDIENT EE WAS USING A CRANE TO LIFT THE HEAD OFF THE ENGINE OF A CAT 793 OFF HIGHWAY TRUCK. AS THE HEAD WAS BEING REAISED IT BECAME STUCK. WHILE EE WAS WORKING TO FREE THE HEAD, THE HEAD BROKE LOOSE UNEXPECTEDLY AND PINCHED HIS HAND AGAINST THE WATER MANIFOLD.

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