# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003270009` · 11/15/2000 · Eastern Colorado Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Kirkland
- **Operator:** Eastern Colorado Aggregates
- **Mine:** [0504537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504537)
## Narrative

EE WAS LAYING ON HIS BACK LOOSENING BOLTS ON THE UNDER SIDE OF A SCREEN. A SCREEN RAIL FELL OFF THE TOP OF THE SCREEN DECK AND HIT HIM IN THE RIBS. IT BROKE 2 RIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BODY .

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