# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210830006` · 03/23/2021 · Shaw Brothers Construction, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jonathan E Shaw; Daniel H Shaw
- **Operator:** Shaw Brothers Construction, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1700879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1700879)
## Narrative

operator was preparing 2011 Lokotrack 105 to be loaded on lowbed trailer. Operator was removing wedge on the rear wing when the wing dropped down hitting operator on the head. The operator failed to lift wing using hydraulics to make sure hydraulics were charged and holding up the wing which is what is stated to do in the operator's manual.  

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