# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062150030` · 08/01/2006 · Asphalt Constructors Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Todd A  Stockebrand; Allen W  King
- **Operator:** Asphalt Constructors Inc
- **Mine:** [0504554](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504554)
## Narrative

Injury was @ Smith pit EE was removing a back  plate from the Jaw Crusher to remove material that had accumulated in the belt area after replacing  the drive belt which had broke. The back plate fell on EE's right wrist. Catching it on the tail pulley assembly, hurting his right wrist. All lock out and tag out procedures were followed.

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