# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001780115` · 06/02/2000 · L & W Quarries, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 18.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Johnson Holding Company
- **Operator:** L & W Quarries, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1302138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302138)
## Narrative

WAS REMOVING BOLTS THAT HOLD TRANSMISSION GUARD IN PLACE ON DOZER. LOOSENED FINAL BOLT & SAW THAT GUARDS WERE STILL BEING HELD UP BY MUD & DIRT. REMOVED FINAL BOLT WITH FINGERS & PLATE FELL WH EN BOLT WAS REMOVED. CUT ON FOREFINGER REUQIRED 11 STITCHES.

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