# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070100053` · 11/29/2006 · Trap Rock Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William H  Stavola
- **Operator:** Trap Rock Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [2800033](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800033)
## Narrative

Employee was checking circle drive on a grader that was not working properly. As the operator moved the drive from left to right, the yoke broke free and the PTO drive shaft struck the EE above his left eye causing a laceration requiring 6 stitches.

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