# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041070006` · 04/03/2004 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4608973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608973)
## Narrative

While dozer was being serviced by greasers, the mechanic began doing maintenance on the track rollers.  The fuel cap rolled off the machine and hit him in the head.  Required fifteen (15) clips/staples to close.

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