# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052800063` · 10/01/2005 · Cherokee Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 52
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** A J  Taft
- **Operator:** Cherokee Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [0103271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103271)
## Narrative

Employee was changing the dust filters on the SKF Reed drill. One of the filters was stuck. When it came loose it fell on his right wrist causing his wrist to strike the frame of the dust filter housing.

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