# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062290061` · 04/14/2006 · Soiland Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 213
- **Mine experience:** 2.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Marvin K  Soiland
- **Operator:** Soiland Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0400284](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400284)
## Narrative

Mechanic fell as a result of pulling on a piece of metal while testing integrity of the weld. Said employee fell to the ground and was struck by the metal in the back and neck after hitting the ground.

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