# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010570036` · 02/13/2001 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0901073](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0901073)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WASLIFTING A BARREL OF GREASE TO THE BACK OF THE BUGGY. THE DUMP BED OF THE BUGGY WAS NOT LATCHED SO THE BED LIFTED, DUMPING THE BARREL OF GREASE ONTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT SHIN AND FOOT. SKINNED THE SHIN, REQUIRED THREE STITCHES.

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