# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242970019` · 10/17/2024 · Brow Crushing Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 171
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eric W  Brow; Jaimee S  Brow
- **Operator:** Brow Crushing Inc.
- **Mine:** [2001830](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001830)
## Narrative

While moving a heavy plate, employee thought it was balanced and walked away to grab a chain.  Heavy plate fell hitting employee in back of leg.  Initially did not seek treatment and first aid rendered.  When symptoms not improving patient was seen for medical treatment on 10/20/24.

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