# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261520020` · 05/29/2026 · Independence TX LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Angel I  Durrett; David J  Durrett
- **Operator:** Independence TX LLC
- **Mine:** [4105610](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4105610)
## Narrative

EE raised a sight door on conveyor C10 while greasing the tail pulley to ensure the bearing was taking grease. The door was not secured open with the safety latch. While greasing a gust of wind blew the door down striking EE in the back of the head. EMS was called and employee was taken to hospital via plane due to risk of brain injury.

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