# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001220003` · 04/24/2000 · Paint Creek Terminals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Paint Creek Terminals Inc
- **Mine:** [4605382](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605382)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING INSALLING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR THE JAWS BIN BELT CONVEYOR WALKWAY. THE SUPPORTS WERE FABRICATED BEFORE INSTALLATION OUR OF 4"" ANGLE STEEL & 4"" FLAT STEEL. FOUR SUPPORTS HAD BEEN INSTALLED & THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING THE 5TH SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL 510 LOADER WAS BEING USED TO POSITION & HOLD THE PROCESS IN PLACE BY WEDGING THE SUPPORT

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