# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071970001` · 07/03/2007 · Stoneco of Michigan
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Stoneco of Michigan
- **Mine:** [2002934](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002934)
## Narrative

Employee and Co-Worker were working on a CAT 365 Excavator in preparation of moving the machine to another facility.  The injured employee was struck by a ladder when the counterweight was removed.  The injured employee was standing on the ground and fell when he was struck by the ladder.

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