# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112780030` · 09/15/2011 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [2401652](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401652)
## Narrative

See Attached. Driller had removed drill steel from the coupler on the ECM-370 Drill and had placed the bottom on the pocket on the mast but failed to secure the top behind the hook. The driller then walked away when the unsecured steel fell striking the driller on the back of the head. Driller was taken to Health Center where he rec. stitches and then returned to work.

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