# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261040004` · 04/01/2026 · Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gila River Indian Community
- **Operator:** Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation
- **Mine:** [0202116](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202116)
## Narrative

crusher operator shut down stalker #18 overloaded with material. Climbed up a ladder, loosened nut from a guard that needed to be removed for cleaning. EE used a shovel to pull the guard down, it fell and got caught up with the guard underneath, fell and struck hard hat, then right shoulder causing a laceration on right shoulder. Took EE in for medical where EE received 4 stiches.

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