# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012080008` · 07/20/2001 · Holnam 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:** KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE CLINKER COOLER REMOVING GRATES FROM THE FIRST COMPARTMENT. A PIECE OF COATING CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEES HARD HAT, KNOCKING IT OFF AND CUT HIS HEAD WHICH R EQUIRED 11 STICHES. THE PIECE OF COATING STRUCK THE RIGHT BOTTOM EDGE OF HARD HAT.

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