# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022600040` · 09/09/2002 · Point Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

EE WAS MOVING MOBLIE ROOF SUPPORT & THE CABLE WAS BEING REELED UP & IT KNOCKED A TIMBER OUT - TIMBER FELL & STRUCK EE ON LEFT ARM BELOW ELBOW - WENT TO HOSPITAL & HAD ARM X-RAYED - JUST A CONT USION - WILL BE OFF WORK 3 DAYS.

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