# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021120127` · 02/20/2002 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Hoistman, Hoist operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

2 EMPLOYEES WERE STANDING ON A GRATING DOOR OVER THE SHAFT WHILE THEY WERE X RAYING THE HOIST CABLE. THE HOIST WAS MOVING UP. THE SKIP HIT THE GRADING DOOR KNOCKING THE 2 EMPLOYEES OFF THE DOO R. THE EMPLOYEES WERE NOT TIED OFF. THE INJURY WAS A BRUISED UPPER RIGHT ARM, CAME BACK TO WORK, BUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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