# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220251270034` · 05/01/2025 · E Dillon & Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kevin  Dietrick
- **Operator:** E Dillon & Company
- **Mine:** [4400056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400056)
## Narrative

The injured employee was assisting to unstop the box above the 5 1/2 crusher. The material shifted and a rock spilled out of the box striking the employee on the hard hat and shoulder. The employee was taken to the hospital where they were examined. It was determined the employee had a concussion and shoulder contusion.

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