# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022310040` · 08/07/2002 · Lodestar Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** CRIBBING
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iracoal Incorporated
- **Operator:** Lodestar Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [1518015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518015)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING CRIB BLOCKS UNDER 992G ENDLOADER TO BLOCK THE MACHINE UP IN PREPARATION OF MAKING REPAIRS. A CRIB BLOCK FELL & HIT HIM ON THE ARM CAUSING A LACERATION (6 STITCHES).

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