# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052490027` · 08/19/2005 · Coeur Alaska Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** NONPOWRD VECH-DOLI,WHLBRW
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Coeur Alaska Inc
- **Mine:** [5001544](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001544)
## Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH A TRAILER TO LOADER, TRAILER WAS IN A HIGH POSITION. EMPLOYEE PUSHED DOWN ON THE TONGUE CAUSING IT TO FALL STRIKING HIM ABOVE THE KNEE.

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