# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081260052` · 04/26/2008 · SCS Materials LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eddie G  Smith; Mark  Buster
- **Operator:** SCS Materials LP
- **Mine:** [3401950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401950)
## Narrative

EE was removing a wear plate in crusher, lifting with a mobile device.  The wear was bound on a chute corner.  When EE attempted to free the wear plate, it slid out striking the EE on the right knee causing a laceration to the right knee.

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