# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061560030` · 05/25/2006 · Hammett Gravel Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 264
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harold P  Hammett Jr; Heyward C  Green
- **Operator:** Hammett Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2200189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200189)
## Narrative

Injured EE along with two other EE's was preparing to overhaul the sand pump. The plate and suction side liner are held in place by 24 bolts and nuts. According to employees it is customary to remove all the bolts and nuts from the plate and side liner then attach a chain to the plate and side liner. In most cases the plate and side liner.

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