# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090440007` · 02/07/2009 · Thomas J. Smith, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** Thomas J. Smith, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608065)
## Narrative

Employee was going to work on the shanks of a Caterpillar 992 FEL.  As the bucket was rolled over to gain access to shanks, a chunk of frozen material dislodged from within the deepest part of bucket, striking employee.

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