# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040610110` · 02/02/2004 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [2200460](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200460)
## Narrative

EE WAS WASHING THE OFF-ROAD TRUCK WITH 1 1/2"" FIRE HOSE. WHEN PULLING SLACK OUT OF HOSE HE STRUCK THE METAL PIPE RACK ON THE TRUCK WITH HIS LEFT THIGH. EE RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY ON 2/2/04 BUT STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIGH & RETURNED TO THE DR. ON 2/9/04. AT THAT TIME HE WAS GIVEN PERSCRIPTIONS & PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL 2/23/04.

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