# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172330002` · 08/14/2017 · Hilliard Dozer, LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jack P  Hilliard
- **Operator:** Hilliard Dozer, LP
- **Mine:** [4104830](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104830)
## Narrative

Miner was removing back plate on 5x14 screen. Approx 15""x4' one end slipped down striking miner on wrist. bleeding was minimal. However there appeared to be an indention on the wrist. Miner was sent to the doctor for further treatment. 

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