# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030210046` · 03/27/2002 · Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles  Stump
- **Operator:** Highlands Mining & Processing Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1516011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516011)
## Narrative

WHILE UNLOADING A STEEL BEAM FROM A SCOOP, ONE END DROPPED DOWN. THE OTHER END CAME UP AND HIT HIM IN THE LEFT JAW.

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