# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023020018` · 10/18/2002 · Perry County Coal, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 114
- **Mine experience:** 0.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** TECO Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Perry County Coal, LLC.
- **Mine:** [1518565](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518565)
## Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HELPING INSTALL A BELT SUPPORT LEG ON THE BOTTOM END OF THE BELT STRUCTURE THAT HAD TO BE REWORKED. IT FELL OVER STRIKING THE EE'S LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK AFTER HE JUMP ED OUT OF THE WAY.

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