# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042370027` · 08/06/2004 · Amrize Midwest Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 215
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Aggregate Industries PLC
- **Operator:** Amrize Midwest Inc.
- **Mine:** [2100080](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100080)
## Narrative

While putting on additional wraps to the timber head, a sudden release of tension on the rope occurred. This caused injury to both hands and left arm.

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