# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020630087` · 02/24/2002 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4100071](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4100071)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING GRATES THROUGH BOTTOM ACCESS IN FINISH MILL AND A PIECE OF LOOSE STEEL FELL THROUGH THE ACCESS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT FOREARM. INJURY ATTENDED PHYSICIAN ON 1-26-02 BECAUSE OF INCREASE IN PAIN.

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