# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211930015` · 07/07/2021 · Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CBR Investments LLC; Arch Coal Inc
- **Operator:** Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103147](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103147)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to clean mud out of their drill steel. While hitting the steel against the bolter drill pot, their hand slipped and came into contact with the drill wrench. Caused a fracture to their left hand.  Employee has been taken off work by a specialist on 7-14-2021.

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