# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120480030` · 02/07/2012 · C&H Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 77
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert J  Reed Sr
- **Operator:** C&H Mining
- **Mine:** [0103182](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103182)
## Narrative

While using a track hoe to pull pipe out away from a pump three employees were on the ground in order to connect and disconnect the strap to the machine. During the pulling process a metal flange became lodged causing the pipe to pull tight. When the pipe dislodged it flexed in the direction of the employees, striking and causing two of the employees to fall.

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