# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240570021` · 02/19/2024 · Patton Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Patton Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103182](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103182)
## Narrative

IE was assisting other miners building a solid block stopping at XC 16 between entries 1 and 2 in HG 7.  The wall was about 10 feet high when it started to fall.  IE jumped out of the way and a block hit EE's right ankle causing a contusion.

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