# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120370060` · 02/02/2012 · Titan Florida LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying 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:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Titan Cement International S A
- **Operator:** Titan Florida LLC
- **Mine:** [0800051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800051)
## Narrative

While pulling 54"" steel cable conveyor belt on conv#Y34 - approx. 200' belt had been secured for pulling with 6"" C-Clamps.  EE was standing at the approx 230' from roll end where c-clamps were connected to roll.  Both clamps released and flew the 230' to strike him on both the right and left upper thigh.  He sustained bruising and abrasions on both thighs.

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