# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261730052` · 06/19/2026 · Granite Construction Company
## 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Granite Construction Inc
- **Operator:** Granite Construction Company
- **Mine:** [2602007](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602007)
## Narrative

Employee was addressing a Jam in the jaw crusher.  When the rock that was stuck in the jaw bounced, striking the rock guard on top of the Jaw Crusher causing guard to Bounce and strike the employee in the right forearm.

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