# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042080074` · 07/20/2004 · Doe Run Resources Corp dba Doe Run Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** Doe Run Resources Corp dba Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300495](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300495)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION FAN WHEN FAN SLIPPED OUT OF HANGER. FAN CAME OUT OF FRONT HANGER WHILE TIGHTENING JUNCTION BOX TO SIDE OF FAN. WHEN THE FAN SLIPPED COMING OUT OF FRONT HANGER IT TIPPED (FRONT) DOWN STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN CHEST/RIB AREA. EE WAS TRANSPORTED BY AIR TO HOSPITAL.

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