# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001540008` · 04/07/2000 · Lodestar Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Brakeman, Roperider, Car runner, Spotterman, Snapper, Trip rider, Car rider, Flagman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 22.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [1505406](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505406)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE AREA UNDER THE TRUCK SCALES WHEN A TRUCK PULLED ONTO THE SCALES HE WASSTARTLED. HE SUDDENLY RAISED UP AND STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST A BEAM. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 4 -13-00.

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