# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001430008` · 05/15/2000 · Blue Circle Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blue Circle Industries Plc
- **Operator:** Blue Circle Cement
- **Mine:** [3000006](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3000006)
## Narrative

EE WAS CLIMBING ACROSS A PIPE, WHEN HE STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF RIBCAGE ON VALVE HANDLE ON TOP OF BUFFER SILO.

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