# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210960046` · 03/26/2021 · Bridger Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 88
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800677](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800677)
## Narrative

Employee was changing out a transfer chute wear plate. The employee was directing the crane when the wear plate became hung up. The employee freed the wear plate and as the plate settled the employee's right wrist was caught and bent backwards. The employee was referred to University of Utah. A diagnosis from the employee was received on 03/29/2021 after EE's surgery.

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