# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190430027` · 02/08/2019 · Wake Stone Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John R.  Bratton
- **Operator:** Wake Stone Corp
- **Mine:** [3101940](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101940)
## Narrative

The mechanic was removing the driver side platform from a haul truck.  The platform was secured to the shop overhead crane.  When the last bolt was removed the platform rotated and the edge of the platform cut the top of the mechanic's head.

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