# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001400004` · 05/15/2000 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Surface construction, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 122
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608402](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608402)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING WALKWAY AND HANDRAIL ON A COAL SILO, A SECTION OF HAND RAIL FELL 8 FT. STRIKINGEMPLOYEE ON LEFT SHOULDER, BRUISING SHOULDER. HE FINISHED SHIFT.

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