# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041070033` · 04/02/2004 · Greater Wise Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Greater Wise Inc
- **Mine:** [4406545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406545)
## Narrative

EE stated that he was in the process of removing the right side rear tires off of a hauler. The hauler bed was raised and pinned. A small rock fell over the rock guard from the cab shield of the bed and struck ee on the top of his head. No lost time incurred but reportable due to laceration requiring sutures.

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