# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030270004` · 01/04/2003 · Appalachian Fuels Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels Llc
- **Mine:** [1517838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517838)
## Narrative

VICTIM WAS REMOVING ROLLERS FROM FRAME. ONE FELL ON HIS RIGHT ARM. POSSIBLE NERVE DAMAGE. PHYSCIAL THERAPY ONGOING.

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