# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041450007` · 05/14/2004 · Catenary Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Catenary Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4607178](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607178)
## Narrative

Injured employee was standing behind dozer track as it was being aligned to be installed.  The end of the track was elevated.  The end of the track fell striking employee on the left leg.

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