# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150910017` · 03/29/2015 · Bridger Coal Company 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company 
- **Mine:** [4801646](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801646)
## Narrative

Employee in the process of modifying a beltline roller hanger. Employee began to measure for the proper dimensions for the hanger, he had placed the hanger on the belt structure. As he was measuring the hanger fell and struck him on the top of the hand. A bone in his hand was fractured and he was placed on restricted duty.

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