# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002030001` · 07/06/2000 · CalMat Co
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401937](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401937)
## Narrative

WHILE WALKING TO WORK AREA TO REPLACE BEARING, CO-WORKER WELDING AT ADJACENT AREA DROPPED A 3"" ANGLE WHICH RICOCHET OFF HAND RAIL AND STRUCK SHIN OF EMPLOYEE WHO WAS WALKING TO WORK AREA.

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