# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090160016` · 01/13/2009 · Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4400082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400082)
## Narrative

Working on the coal crusher and a sledge hammer lying on an elevated surface fell, contacting his left hand.  Went emergency room for x-rays but nothing was broken.  Doctor placed him light duty for 10 days.

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