# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020310035` · 01/22/2002 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103658)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE FUEL PUMP ON A COAL HAULER. HE STEPPED UP ON A LADDER WHICH WAS UNDER THE HAULER IN ORDER TO REACH THE FUEL PUMP. AS HE STEPPED UP HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE AIR FILTE R BRACKET.

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