# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022590069` · 09/03/2002 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [2000362](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000362)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE PLACED A FULL DRUM (55 GALLON) ON A WOODEN PALLET. ONE OF THE PALLET BOARDS BROKE & OFFSET THE DRUM WHICH FELL OVER ONTO HIS RIGHT LEG (CALF).

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