# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020360072` · 12/12/2001 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
- **Mine:** [0900047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900047)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HEADING W/EXPLOSIVES. AS HE PLACED CHARGE/CAP INTO DRILL HOLE, HE DISLODGED ROCK FROM THE FACE OF HEADING. ROCK STRUCK RT. LEG BETWEEN KNEE/ANKLE RESULTING IN 12 SUTURE LA CERATION.

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