# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030340012` · 01/22/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

EE HAD PLACED AN 8'STEEL AGAINST THE HANGING WALL. APPARENTLY THE DRILL STEEL FELL AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD. A DR. KEPT HIM OFF WORK FOR HIS NEXT SHIFT.

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