# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220240990006` · 03/27/2024 · Grace Pacific LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Nan Inc
- **Operator:** Grace Pacific LLC
- **Mine:** [5100173](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100173)
## Narrative

An employee (EE) was working on a haul truck. They removed the access plate located under the windshield of the operator cab, and placed it on the catwalk leaning on the guardrails. When the EE dismounted, they heard something hit the ground behind them and saw a shadow. The EE raised their arms and the panel struck the EE's shoulder and then their head.

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