# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120190023` · 01/14/2012 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** DISLOCATION
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 120
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

Employee was closing air lock doors on the Main North at 246 x-cut.  He had closed the west door, when he went to close the east door he tried to catch it so it would not slam shut.  His right hand got caught between the two doors causing a dislocated wrist and torn ligaments.

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