# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121150023` · 04/14/2012 · Pioneer Sands LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pioneer Natural Resources USA Incorporated
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [4103618](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103618)
## Narrative

Miner was clearing a clogged chute when he ""banged"" his elbow on the chute causing a bruise.  Miner was seen at local ER, treated and released.

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