# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042810033` · 09/27/2004 · Cantera La Cadena Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wilfredo  Ruiz  Nieves
- **Operator:** Cantera La Cadena Inc
- **Mine:** [5400300](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400300)
## Narrative

They were hauling a tooth (on a piece of equipment) which was tied with a linked chain, while tightening (the grip) one of the links came apart and caused the chain to tangle around ee's left thigh and body.

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