# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020310038` · 01/17/2002 · Greater Wise 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 14.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Greater Wise Inc
- **Mine:** [4406084](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406084)
## Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING THE BOTTOM ENGINE GUARDS WHEN THE END OPPOSITE INJURED FELL TO THE GROUND CAUSING THE GUARD TO HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT HAND. THE GUARDS WERE HEAVIER THAN NORMAL DUE TO MUD AND DIRT. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE GUARD,A CRANE WAS NOT AN OPTION AND HAD TO BE REMOVED BY HAND (TWO MEN).

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