# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220030270052` · 01/08/2003 · Wendling Quarries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Manaco Corporation
- **Operator:** Wendling Quarries Inc
- **Mine:** [1302067](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302067)
## Narrative

A MECHANIC FROM THE ROBINS SHOP WAS AT A SURFACE LOCATION (MONTOUR QUARRY) TO SERVICE A DUMP TRUCK. THE MECHANIC HAD THE BED RAISED PARTIALLY TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE BRAKE CYLINDERS. WHILE DETER MINING WHERE THE AIR LEAK WAS, SOME MATERIAL WHICH HAD BEEN FROZEN IN THE BOX RELEASED AND SLID DOWN. THE MECHANIC (WHO WAS DIRECTLY BEHIND TAILGATE) PULLED AWAY AS THE MATERIAL HIT THE TAILG

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