# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212440014` · 08/27/2021 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

On 8/27/2021 at approximately 3:00 A.M. a maintenance technician was performing a task to reinstall a drive wheel on the stacker. While reinstalling the wheel, the wheel became off-balance from its position and tipped off the rail. When the wheel tipped it struck the employee in the chin and the palm of the right hand causing lacerations to the chin and palm.

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