# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012390028` · 08/02/2001 · Blackhawk Quarry Company Of Florida Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andrew R  Machata
- **Operator:** Blackhawk Quarry Company Of Florida Inc
- **Mine:** [0800992](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800992)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING TRACKS ON THE BACKHOE-TRYING TO HIT IT TO GET THE OLD TRACKS OFF AND A PIECE OF METAL FLEW AND HIT HIM INT HE THIGH. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HSPITAL WHERE HE HAD THE PIECE OF METAL REMOVED AND HIS THIGH STITCHES.

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