# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111370003` · 05/09/2011 · Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard E  Pierson
- **Operator:** Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [3607480](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607480)
## Narrative

While working the track mounted portable crusher/screen plant back into operating position with the remote control box, a rock fell from the portable plant striking the insured on his head cutting his scalp.  He said his hard hat had fallen off previous to him moving the plant and that he did not put it back on.

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