# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231030013` · 04/12/2023 · RoxCoal, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 161
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
- **Operator:** RoxCoal, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609666](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3609666)
## Narrative

THE BOLTER OPERATOR HAD BENT A BOLT DURING INSTALLATION. THEY CUT ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE BOLT AND BEGAN PUSHING IT TO BREAK IT OFF. THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE BOLT FROM THE OTHER SIDE AND BEGAN PULLING TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR. THE BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE EE TO FALL BACKWARDS AND THE PLATE ON THE BOLT STRUCK THEIR ARM BETWEEN THE WRIST AND FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION.

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