# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020640028` · 06/14/2001 · Pasminco Zinc Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 27.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pasminco Ltd
- **Operator:** Pasminco Zinc Inc
- **Mine:** [4000864](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000864)
## Narrative

THIS SUPERVISOR WAS STRUCK BY A FALLING VENTILATION CONTROL DOOR. THE DOOR WAS BEING LOWERED INTO A MAINTENANCE PIT WHEN ITS SUPPORT CHAINS FAILED. THE SUPERVISOR DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTEN TION UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 2002.

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