# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152230013` · 07/22/2015 · Omya Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 121
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc
- **Mine:** [0102985](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102985)
## Narrative

1st shift Manager had instructed 2nd shift to follow the procedure that they had been using, by assuring all liner plates had bolts in place as 2ndry holds for loosened plates until rigged to remove. 2nd shift changed the procedure thinking they were speeding up the process, even though they had been told to follow a procedure.

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