# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023010108` · 07/25/2002 · Unimin Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corp
- **Mine:** [4000188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000188)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING LADDER FROM TOP OF SILO. HE BUMPED HIS ELBOW ON THE CAGE/GUARD WHILE COMING DOWN. HIS ELBOW SWELLED UP AND FIRST AID WAS ADMINISTERED.

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