# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062720051` · 09/15/2006 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [4503290](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503290)
## Narrative

A contractor entered the bag house hopper for maintenance on a deflector plate. He entered the hopper without a lifeline or locking out the systems. While inside a large amount of hot lime dust was knocked loose from above, engulfing him. He got out before completely engulfed with several injuries, including a fractured hand, twisted wrist, bruised knee, ankle and lung damage.

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