# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032760061` · 09/27/2003 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Queenstake Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602299)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON ONE SIDE OF A SMALL METAL SHED AN OPERATION IN A TRUCK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHED WAS AT TO BACK UP INSTEAD HE WENT FORWARD AND PUSHED THE SHED INTO HIM PINCHING HIM UP AG AINST A LOADER.

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