# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020560126` · 02/14/2002 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401932](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401932)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT TO SEE COMPANY DOCTOR ON 2/15/02 AND WA PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY. WHEN CHANGING BUCKET TEETH ON LOADER, A SLIVER OF STEEL BROKE OFF WHILE HAMMERING ON A PIN TO REMOVE BUCKET TO OTH AND THE SLIVER OF STEEL BECAME EMBEDDED IN EMPLOYEE'S CHEST.

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