# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021630023` · 05/09/2002 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal dump operator
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [3101518](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101518)
## Narrative

HE WAS THROWING A RAILROAD SWITCH BEFORE THE CARHAD CLEARED. THE SWITCH SPRANG BACK AND BRUISED HIS LEG. HE REQUESTED A DOCTOR'S VISIT ON 5-14-02 BECAUSE IT WAS STILL SORE AND SWOLLEN. THE X-R AY AND DOCTOR'S REPORT SHOWED ONLY A BRUISE BUT DUE TO THE SWELLING AND SORENESS HE WAS GIVEN MODIFIED DUTY.

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