# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053470029` · 12/02/2005 · George Reed Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Reed Family Companies
- **Operator:** George Reed Inc
- **Mine:** [0403761](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0403761)
## Narrative

Changing plate on jaw. Chain released that was holding plate; plate fell on employee - approx. weight 900 lbs - causing neck, wrist, shoulder contusions.

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