# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081370024` · 05/07/2008 · American Asphalt & Grading Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Asphalt & Grading Co
- **Operator:** American Asphalt & Grading Co
- **Mine:** [2602457](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602457)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in tear-down of crusher.  In the process of removing a guard, the guard fell and cut the employee's left forearm requiring 6 stitches.

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