# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072000045` · 07/12/2007 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 230
- **Mine experience:** 27.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0102515](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102515)
## Narrative

EE lifted cover improperly with chain hook in the hole and it would not fit in cover had already fell off once and he hooked it the same again. Then get cover in place and let the crane down, relasing tension. Cover folded and fell on his. where he was standing in front of the cover. He was knocked down and the cover landed in his leg, the hinge area striking him.

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