# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042710058` · 09/21/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 182
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800477](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800477)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT KNEE BY A 8"" X 10"" SLURRY PUMP COVER PLATE THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE PUMP AND LEFT LEANING UNSECURED AGAINST A SUMP.  THE COVER PLATE SLID AND STRUCK THE EE'S RIGHT KNEE.

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