# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231590001` · 06/01/2023 · Northeast Asphalt Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONVEYORS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kurt  Bechthold
- **Operator:** Northeast Asphalt Inc
- **Mine:** [4703713](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703713)
## Narrative

EE swung the hitch down on the conveyor to clean any debris out of it as EE was preparing it for transport. EE swung the hitch back up into place & hit left hand. EE sought medical treatment & was diagnosed with a bruise. EE was taken off work.

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