# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262520012` · 08/28/2026 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0400023](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400023)
## Narrative

While performing a preventative maintenance inspection on a dozer, employee scraped EE's right shin against the equipment while descending resulting in a laceration to EE's right shin that required medical treatment, including eight stitches.

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