# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220222660025` · 09/20/2022 · Silica Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald  Mallory; Steven R Mallory
- **Operator:** Silica Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0405403](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0405403)
## Narrative

Miner was clearing accumulated rock from conveyor when rock was dislodged and struck miner in the leg and ankle causing contusions and abrasion.

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