# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001010021` · 03/22/2000 · URS Washington Division
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Washington Group International Inc
- **Operator:** URS Washington Division
- **Mine:** [1001936](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001936)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING AIR LINE. HE LIFTED ENGINE HOOD ON CAT 777C HAUL TRUCK TO INSPECT LINES.WHILE HE WAS BENT OVER WITH UPPER BODY EXTENDED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENGINE HOOD FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ACROSS UPPER BACK AND SHOULDERS. EMPLOYEE SUFFERRED BRUISES TO SHOULDERS, NECK, BACK.

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