# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112490004` · 09/02/2011 · Blue Mountain Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Portola Minerals Company
- **Operator:** Blue Mountain Minerals
- **Mine:** [0404716](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404716)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE DROPPED AN ITEM UNDER A WELDING TABLE.  WHILE STRAIGHTENING UP AFTER BENDING OVER TO PICK UP THE ITEM, HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TABLE, CUTTING HIS SCALP.

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