# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180790001` · 12/26/2017 · A F Gelhar Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 48
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jim  Gelhar
- **Operator:** A F Gelhar Co Inc
- **Mine:** [4701964](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4701964)
## Narrative

EE was climbing ladder on bucket elevator for maintenance. Wind blew access door on backside of EE's hand, while hand was on ladder rung.

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