# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011410144` · 05/11/2001 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Enter/work in bins, Silos
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 34.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2300158](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300158)
## Narrative

A MOTOR BASE WEIGHING ~25LB FELL OFF A STORAGE RACK ONTO AN EMPLOYEE 4' BELOW. THE MOTOR BASE HIT HIS HARD HAT AND THEN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

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