# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173070009` · 10/23/2017 · Mach Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Mach Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103141](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103141)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to lower 4"" HDP water pipe from the mine roof to the floor. The EE and another were standing the bed of a pickup truck. EE had the pipe resting on their shoulder as the other cut a nylon strap used to secure the pipe to the roof. The pipe shifted causing the EE to fall from the truck. The injuries included: Fractured rib and stitches above the eye

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