# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042820054` · 09/29/2004 · H B Mellott Estate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Superintendent
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Mine:** [1800109](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800109)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE OPENED AN INSPECTION DOOR APPROX 24"" X 24"" IN SIZE, IN ORDER TO SEE WHY THE MACHINE WASN'T OPERATING PEOPERLY. WHILE WORKING ON THE MACHINE, THE UNSECURED DOOR FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND AND WRIST.

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