# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021990010` · 07/09/2002 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [4100025](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100025)
## Narrative

TWO EE WERE REMOVING A GUARD FROM AN A.C. CRUSHER DRIVE. THE GUARD FELL, STRUCK A PIPE, AND THEN STRUCK THE EE LEFT ARM. THE EE RECEIVED A LACERATION REQUIRING 14 SUTURES.

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