# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071270050` · 05/02/2007 · Coos Bay Timber Operators Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David G  Gould; Donna L  Gould
- **Operator:** Coos Bay Timber Operators Inc
- **Mine:** [3501019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3501019)
## Narrative

EE's were loading shot under suprvision of blaster. They wre running an air compressor to blow water from previous days rain out of holes drilled in bench. Previous rain on lip above & vibration from compressor caused several rock to fall striking EE on leg.

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