# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091600031` · 05/28/2009 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [2500002](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500002)
## Narrative

While trying to push a drag pin back into the link, a hoist was wrapped around the drag link and across the head of the pin. EE was operating the hoist applying pressure to the pin. While applying pressure, the pin moved suddenly, causing the handle of the hoist ot rotate, EE's hand impacted the side of drag housing. EE was placed on restricted duty on 5/29/09 for one day.

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