# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081960001` · 07/10/2008 · SMR Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc
- **Operator:** SMR Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [0800877](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800877)
## Narrative

Employee was working on the dredge. The dredge roof was open and secure. The hinges on the roof broke and the roof fell, hitting the employee on right elbow. In the fall, the employee punctured the side of his left hand, tearing the skin (small skin avulsion).

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