# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032900009` · 10/03/2003 · Mississippi Potash Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mississippi Chemical Corp
- **Operator:** Mississippi Potash Inc
- **Mine:** [2900175](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900175)
## Narrative

WHILE WELDING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MAINFRAME ON A JOY MINER, THE SUPPORT JOY INSTALLED FOR THE REAR STABILIZER CAME LOOSE AND THE REAR STABILIZER CAME DOWN STRIKING EMPLOYEE. BECAME REPORTABLE ON 10-10-03 DUE TO MEDICATION GIVEN.

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