# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183270010` · 11/19/2018 · Mid-States Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Fall from machine
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eric H  Bettis; Matt  McPherson
- **Operator:** Mid-States Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1401779](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401779)
## Narrative

Employee climbed surge bin to adjust gate flow.  During process of adjusting the nut, employee fell approximately 8'. Employee was not wearing fall protection.  A ladder and man lift were also available for use.  Employee has been trained on fall protection.

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