# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091550034` · 05/25/2009 · Left Fork Mining Co Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Benjamin R.  Bennett
- **Operator:** Left Fork Mining Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1512564](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1512564)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying an old bull gear that was removed from a head drive. He dropped the gear on his right hand resulting in swelling and bruising.

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