# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023080035` · 10/28/2002 · H B Mellott Estate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Mine:** [3600168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600168)
## Narrative

EE WAS STRUCK BY A FALLING OBJECT THAT FELL APPROX. 2 FT AND STRUCK HIS R LEG INT HE THIGH AREA. HE WAS HANGING A 9 1/2""X 92 1/2"". PIECE OF AR THAT WAS FASTENED WITH 2 BOLTS ON EACH END. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BEND OVER TO PICK UP A NUT, HE LOST GRIP ONT HE LINER AND IT FELL STRIKING HIS LEG.

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