# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013190018` · 11/02/2001 · Illnois Land Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 12.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Illnois Land Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1102752](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102752)
## Narrative

AFTER THE EE SENT THE CAGE TO THE SURFACE, EE NOTCIED THAT THE WHEEL CHOCK HANDLE WAS STICKING OUT FROM UNDER THE GATE. AS HE WENT TO MOVE IT, THE CAGE PASSED 6 SEAM AND THE HANDLE HIT THE LAN DING, CAUSING IT TO STRIKE EE'S HAND.

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