# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022960015` · 09/05/2002 · Paramont Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Paramont Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4404534](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4404534)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A TRANSMISSION PUMP ON A 773B HAULER IN A SLIGHTLY ENCLOSED AREA. THE PUMP UNEXPECTEDLY BROKE FREE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT THIGH. INITIALLY HE REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT BUT THREE WEEKS LATER HIS LEG WAS SORE AND HE REQUESTED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR. DR RELEASED HIM TO REGULAR DUTY BUT PUT HIM ON LIGHT DUTY AFTER SECOND FOLLOW UP.

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