# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020790012` · 03/15/2002 · Cemex 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 22.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3600165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600165)
## Narrative

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING INSIDE A BALL MILL INSTALLING LINERS, LIFTING THE LINERS UP THROUGH THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE MILL WITH AN ELECTRIC HOIST SUPPORTED FROM A 2"" STEEL BAR THAT SPANNED T HE TOP DOOR OPENING. WHEN THEY SWUNG THE LINER IN PLACE, THE BAR SHIFTED AND FELL THROUGH THE OPENING INTO THE MILL, STRIKING ONE EE IN THE HEAD & THE OTHER BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS.

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