# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210430012` · 02/05/2021 · Beyer Crushed Rock Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kevin R  Fahey
- **Operator:** Beyer Crushed Rock Company
- **Mine:** [2302003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302003)
## Narrative

Employee was getting ready to refuel an Excavator.  Employee placed the hose and pump handle from the fuel truck on the Excavator platform and was about to climb the ladder to fuel when the hose and pump handle fell from the Excavator striking the employee in the left cheek.  The handle caused a small cut and contusion to the left cheek.

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