# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132180024` · 08/05/2013 · Amboy Aggregates J.V.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph Clayton & Sons Material Lp; Great Lakes Dredge & Dock LLC
- **Operator:** Amboy Aggregates J.V.
- **Mine:** [2800973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800973)
## Narrative

Working on the counter weight belt B4. In process of removing an old guard, employee knocked a piece of steel loose. After being informed that the piece was loose, an approximately 20 lb piece of angle iron came down and hit his hand.

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