# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041380101` · 05/14/2004 · Meridian Aggregates Company LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Meridian Aggregates Company LP
- **Mine:** [0301614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301614)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING THE BELLY PAN ON A D-155 DOZER.  HE HOOKED HIS CHAIN TO THE HINGE ON THE PAN AND PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE BOLTS WHEN HE ACCIDENTALLY REMOVED THE BOLTS TO THE HINGE, CAUSING THE PAN TO FALL ON HIS ARMS.

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