# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183470009` · 11/08/2018 · Pine Branch Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1518966](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518966)
## Narrative

While oiling equipment a piece of rock from a blast hit the employee in lower back. Employee started missing work 12/11/2018.

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