# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021360023` · 05/03/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A CLEAN COAL SCREEN, THE SCREEN SLIPPED AND AS IT FELL, THE CORNER STRUCK THE EE IN THE CHEST AND RIB AREA. HE STATED THAT HE THOUGH HE WAS ALRIGHT AND WORKED UNTIL 5-6-02 AND FE LT HE NEEDED TO BE CHECKED OUT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE RIB. HE IS UNDER THE DOCTOR'S CAR AT THIS TIME.

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