# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042880010` · 08/24/2004 · Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Timothy J  Feltes
- **Operator:** Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101105](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101105)
## Narrative

Removing bucket pin when grease, dirt, & spark fell on right side of face and rt. ear.  On 8-27-04 employee went to MD and had the ear looked at.  Employee was told to return because swelling prevented the doctor from seeing inside the ear.  Employee return to MD on October 8, 04 and was seen and told by doctor that ear drum was perforated and surgery is set for 12/20/04.

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