# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093160019` · 11/02/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 35.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA 
- **Mine:** [3600006](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600006)
## Narrative

2 EEs were @#9 Elevator to move head shaft that had slipped, could not get lower section of oil pan guard out-was wedged between large sprocket and casing.  EEs manipulated guard far enough down to place rams, did not support guard.  EEs rammed shaft & when released guard fell striking this EE above tongue of boot on right shin.

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