# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110970036` · 03/22/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

EE was loading piece of screen onto the CM. The previous crew made the x-cut connection and the aux. fan was powered down. The slider tube was fully extended and the inby end was secured with a tube rope. The screen caught the outby end of the slider tube and it fell 2' striking the top of the EE's hardhat. The EE was conscious and transported to the hospital.

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