# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110320036` · 01/27/2011 · Mammoth Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Mammoth Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4609108](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609108)
## Narrative

A panel of mesh wire (screen) had stuck to another piece, the other roof bolter operator jerked on wire to free. When wire camed loose it had an upward movement and struck the injured employee in the face, knocking off safety glasses and hard hat. The result was a scratch to the left eye.

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