# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011760132` · 06/12/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

DURING KILN SHUTDOWN, EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LAY BRICK IN THE FLOOR OF THE KILN WHEN A KILN BRICK FELL FROM THE PALLET AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE CAP. X RAY WAS NEGATIVE FOR FRACTURE, BUT E MPLOYEE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

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