# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240570022` · 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:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 267
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 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 build a solid block stopping at XC 16 between entries 1and 2 in HG 7.  The wall was about 10 feet high when it started to fall over.  IE had back turned to the wall getting another block when the wall fell. IE was struck by block on lower right leg causing a contusion.

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