# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000380030` · 02/01/2000 · HEADWATERS INCORPORATED
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brent M  Cook
- **Operator:** HEADWATERS INCORPORATED
- **Mine:** [3608769](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608769)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS PICKING UP A PIPE BRACE OFF THE GROUND BESIDE A TRUCK WHEN ANOTHER PIPE BRACE FELL OFF THE TRUCK WHICH WAS BEING UNLOADED AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE LEFT HAND.

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