# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010650026` · 02/26/2001 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600970)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 5"" X 7"" X 16' WOODEN BARS OFF OF A SUPPLY CAR AND PILING THEM ALONG THE RIB. ONE OF THE BARS ROLLED OFF THE PILE STRIKING VICTIM ON THE LEG. CAUSE OF INJURY WAS TOO HIGH OF A PILE AND UNSTABLE CONDITION. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES/REGS WAS NOT A FACTOR, PERSONNAL EQUIP NOT A FACTOR, MINER PROFIENCY A FACTOR, MINING EQUIP/SYSTEMS NOT A FACTOR.

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