# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020840086` · 03/18/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## 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 timber
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 8.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS CARRYING A 5"" X 7"" X 10' WOODEN TIMBER WITH OTHER WORKMEN. THEY WERE INSTALLING ROOF SUPPORT IN A RETURN ENTRY. THE TIMBER SLIPPED FROM THE EE'S HANDS & STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS THI GH. THERE WAS NOT ANY DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATION. EE DID NOT HAVE A FIRM GRIP ON THE TIMBER. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

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