# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220073390013` · 12/01/2007 · Triad Mining Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 92
- **Mine experience:** 4.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Triad Mining Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202320)
## Narrative

Repairing in the wash plant changing an 8 in pipe when a piece broke and fell striking his lower leg.

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