# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081690009` · 06/11/2008 · Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Resources LLC
- **Operator:** Chafin Branch Coal Co LLC
- **Mine:** [4608917](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608917)
## Narrative

As employee was exiting from under a 992G endloader, he raised and struck the access ladder with his head.

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