# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041900016` · 06/25/2004 · Cantera La Cadena Inc
## 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:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 141
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wilfredo  Ruiz  Nieves
- **Operator:** Cantera La Cadena Inc
- **Mine:** [5400300](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400300)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING A SCREW WHILE ADJUSTING THE TENSION ON THE JAW(OF THE CRUSHER). THIS SCREW SEPARATED FROM THE PIECE WHICH HOLDS THE SPRING IN PLACE HITTING HIM & CAUSED A LACERATION WITH CONTUSION ON THE RT.THIGH/LEG.

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