# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041400052` · 04/02/2003 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 12.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4100060](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100060)
## Narrative

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING COVER FOR COAL ROLL REMOVAL. ONE WENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP TO GET A SLING FOR LIFTING THE COVER. WHILE HE WAS GONE, THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE BOLTS FROM THE COVER AND TURNED AROUND TO PICK UP SOMETHING. THE COVER CAME LOOSE HITTING HIM IN THE BACK OF HIS LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE THE CALF. SCRAPES & SORENESS LATER DIAGNOSED AS A TEAR BY THE TREATING DOCTOR.

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