# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041890004` · 06/25/2004 · Chaney Enterprises LTD Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chaney Enterprises LP
- **Operator:** Chaney Enterprises LTD Partnership
- **Mine:** [1800287](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800287)
## Narrative

Grates used for guarding were stacked against a wall. He was trying to lift one that fell on the ground. It was partially under the others. As he lifted, the other started to fall forward. He caught them with his hands and thigh. They came to rest on his thighs and knee cap. No cuts, there was bruising and soreness to knee.

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