# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022730057` · 09/06/2002 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

EE AND CO WORKER WERE MOVING MANLIFT IN ITS TILTED BACK TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENT. THE SUPPORT BRACE AND LOCKING PIN WERE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE AND CHECK FOR PROPER POSITIONING. THE BRACE COLLAPSED AND THE MANLIFT FELL, STRIKING ONE EE, LACERATING HIS SCALP. SEVEN SUTURES WERE NEEDED.

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