# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003460139` · 12/01/2000 · Cemex
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** Cemex
- **Mine:** [0404056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404056)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A COVER OVER A FEEDER OPENING WHEN A SMAL ROCK (3"" X 3"" X 2"") FELL APPROX. 40 FEET AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND. ROCK MAY HAVE FALLEN FROM A X-MEMBER IN THE ROCK STORAGE SHED.

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