# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160980016` · 04/04/2016 · L G Everist Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** L G Everist Inc
- **Operator:** L G Everist Inc
- **Mine:** [3900012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900012)
## Narrative

A flat rock approx 6"" wide and 20"" long bridged across the step box end. The employee attempted to dislodge the rocks.  EE's left hand was struck by a rock from up above in the chute.  The natural reaction was to pull EE's and back which caused the fall.  There was no property damage.

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