# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020790013` · 03/15/2002 · Cemex 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [3600165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600165)
## Narrative

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE INSIDE A BALL MILL INSTALLING LINERS. THEY WERE LIFTING THE LINERS UP THRU THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE MILL WITH AN ELECTRIC HOIST SUPPORTED FROM A 2"" STEEL BAR THAT WAS NOT SE CURED. WHEN THEY SWUN THE LINER IN PLACE THE BAR SHIFTED & FELL INTO THE MILL THRU THE OPENING & STRUCK ONE EE ON THE HEAD, THE OTHER BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS (HE WAS NOT HURT).

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