# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060110002` · 01/05/2006 · Mosaic Phosphates Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Phosphates Company
- **Mine:** [0800768](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800768)
## Narrative

Mechanics called out to replace broken belts on the #1 coarse conditioner.  Mechanic lifted the belt guard high enough to replace the belts. While changing the belts the eyelet on top of the guard broke. The guard fell and landed on employee's right hand.

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