# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100040009` · 12/28/2009 · Long Branch Energy
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** SIDE OR RIB
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 96
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Long Branch Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Long Branch Energy
- **Mine:** [4601537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601537)
## Narrative

EE was assisting in making a belt move when the tailpiece kicked sideways.  The side board knocked him into the rib, cutting his head and mashing his left thumb.

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