# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001940039` · 07/05/2000 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 21.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BINDING A DUMPSTER ON A FLAT CAR WHEN THE BINDER SLIPPED STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE NOSE. EMPLOYEE STARTED LOSING TIME DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT ON 7-11-00.

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