# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142520041` · 04/30/2010 · Republic Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Republic Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

Using a service truck boom to lift an idler, a chain hook slipped allowing the idler to fall striking the employee.  This incident was found on a part 50 audit

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