# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040830016` · 03/04/2004 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

EE WAS UNLOADING CHAINLINK FENCE FROM GROUND LEVEL AND PULLING FENCE TOWARDS HIM OFF TRUCK BED. WHEN FENCE CAME OFF TRUCK IT STRUCK HIM IN CHEST, LEAVING CUTS. EE REQUIRED FOUR STITCHES. EE TOOK ONE DAY OFF DUE TO SORENESS.

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