# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040140018` · 01/05/2004 · Big Ridge 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SIDE OR RIB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS A REPAIRMAN WALKING THROUGH A PULL THROUGH CURTAIN ALONG THE RIB. AS HE WALKED WITH HIS HEAD DOWN THROUGH THE CURTAIN, HE STRUCK A COAL RIB ON THE OTHER SIDE WITH HIS HEAD.

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