# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220202300018` · 08/07/2020 · Superior Silica Sands LLC
## 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** ARM,NEC
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 1.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** PIMCO; HPS Investment Partners; Oak Hill Advisors
- **Operator:** Superior Silica Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [4101126](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101126)
## Narrative

Employee was installing a conveyor belt take up pulley. While pushing the pulley into position, the pulley fell and struck the employee on EE's left arm and ankles.

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