# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031280006` · 03/24/2003 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 92
- **Mine experience:** 0.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOADING SCRAP METAL FROM CATWALK AND CONVEYER INTO TRUCK. PART OF CATWALK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE AT THE SHOULDER AREA. INJURY REPORT COULD NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL TOTAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED.

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