# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220191510032` · 05/29/2019 · Kloepfer, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fred P  Kloepfer
- **Operator:** Kloepfer, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1002189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1002189)
## Narrative

The belt on the power screen was stuck.  While trying to free the belt it came loose causing the fastener holding the belts together to fly free and cut employee's upper left leg. 

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