# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080700054` · 02/27/2008 · Mammoth Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 81
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Mammoth Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4609108](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609108)
## Narrative

EE was helping hang a 20' joint of 6"" water line.  EE was holding water line over his head while another EE was hanging chains around it.  The waterline came dislodged from coupling and it fell stricking EE on the head causing injury to his head and back.

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