# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120170032` · 01/12/2012 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Set, Remove, Relocate props
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

Injured employee was setting a beam when he injured his left shoulder.  While setting the prop, the bottom of the jack slipped causing the beam to fall striking him on the left shoulder.  He refused EMS and finished his shift.  He was then transported to the ER by a Safety staff member where he was diagnosed with a Left Shoulder Contusion and excused from work for 7 days.

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