# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112490010` · 08/29/2011 · American Gilsonite Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Gilsonite Company
- **Operator:** American Gilsonite Company
- **Mine:** [4200854](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200854)
## Narrative

Miner was sinking shaft when his partner knocked a timber down from the landing just above him, striking him in the head causing a mild concussion.

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