# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083500061` · 12/03/2008 · Rosebud Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J Clifford  Forrest III
- **Operator:** Rosebud Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3608525](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608525)
## Narrative

While examining the mining machine for water leaks, the employee dropped the pan of the miner on to this left leg. This resulted in a fracture to the left femur and torn muscles.

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