# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110670049` · 02/24/2011 · Watertown Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 7.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph H  Belcher
- **Operator:** Watertown Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3000837](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000837)
## Narrative

Employee was routinely checking the bin capacity of the stone bin on the plant.  He opened the overhead door (chain pulley) then stuck his head under the door to look in the bin.  He accidentally let go of the chain and the door came down on his head.

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