# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081770033` · 06/21/2008 · Martin Marietta Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3100052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100052)
## Narrative

EE was assisting 3 other EE's in moving a starter disconnect. The box had 2 power cables attached that had been covered with mud. In attempting to uncover the cable, the starter box slid towards the injured EE, tipping over on him. The starter box struck him in the head, under his hard hat, resulting in 8 stitches. EE RTW the same day with no other problems.

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