# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002130096` · 07/25/2000 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2302171](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302171)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING GUSSET PLATES WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HELD THEM IN PLACE. THE GUSSET FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE UPPER LIP. HE RECEIVED STITCHES FOR THIS CUT AND WAS RETURNED TO FULL WORK DUTY IMMEDIATELY.

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