# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013180026` · 07/06/2001 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 245
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [3003381](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3003381)
## Narrative

INDIVIDUAL WAS ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH A CHUTE TO THE SCREENING PLANT. THE CHUTE MOVED IN THE DIRECTION OF EMPLOYEE. HE JUMPED FROM THE WORKING PLATFORM AND HIS LEG CAME INTO CONTACT WITH ONE OF THE CHUTES ADJUSTING CHAINS. THE CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND HIS LEG CAUSING THE INJURY.

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