# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091480003` · 05/26/2009 · Kinder Morgan Operating Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 14.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinder Morgan Inc; Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
- **Operator:** Kinder Morgan Operating Ltd
- **Mine:** [1103140](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103140)
## Narrative

While assisting in the removal of an X-Brace from the top of the T-1 coal transfer tower, a 15' long section by 3""x4""x3/8"" angle brace fell, sticking the employee on the top of his hard hat and right arm.  The employee suffered a break to the right forearm.

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