# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240740016` · 03/11/2024 · Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel R Gernatt Jr
- **Operator:** Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3003442](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003442)
## Narrative

Employee was adjusting a feed chute to prevent spillage. The chute is suspended by two chains. When the employee loosened one chain, the chute swung over and struck employee in the head. Employee had left hard hat in the truck and was not wearing it.

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