# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010240020` · 01/17/2001 · Chapman Crushing Service, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wayne C  Williams
- **Operator:** Chapman Crushing Service, Inc
- **Mine:** [0600665](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600665)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO TAKE FILLER CAP OFF OF THE 450 EXCAVATOR, STRUGGLING BECAUSE IT WAS TIGHT. WHEN IT FINALLY LOOSENED HE WAILED HIS LEFT ARM (ELBOW AREA) AGAINST THE RAIL ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

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