# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220102640030` · 09/17/2010 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 22.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
- **Mine:** [2000061](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000061)
## Narrative

Tail section of P2 conveyor.  Falling impact idler being removed from P2 conveyor.  While changing out the idler, accident victim and co-worker decided to let it drop after sliding it off the conveyor decking.  They decided to drop it because it was awkward to handle and heavy.  They thought it easier to let it drop.

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