# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092400016` · 08/24/2009 · Enterprise Mining Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Enterprise Mining Co LLC
- **Mine:** [1519189](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1519189)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to loosen a brake line fitting on a surface drill when the fitting suddenly broke loose causing him to strike his right elbow on the roller frame of the drill.

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