# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162180015` · 08/02/2016 · B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** OTHER HEATING EQUIP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey  Goodman
- **Operator:** B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
- **Mine:** [3101973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101973)
## Narrative

EE removed heater core from Skidsteer loader.  Due to location, EE had hard hat off to remove.  EE took the heater core to parts washer and laid it on top of washer, before putting hard hat on.  EE bent over to pick up strap and heater core fell and hit top of head.  Laceration required 3 staples.   

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