# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050030068` · 12/23/2004 · High Grade Materials Co.
## 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:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 7.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James P  Sturrus
- **Operator:** High Grade Materials Co.
- **Mine:** [2000880](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000880)
## Narrative

While using a loader, a clump of dirt fell out and wedged in the front part of the loader. Employee got out to remove it and when it broke free it hit his right leg, scraping it.

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