# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002200040` · 07/26/2000 · Boone Quarries
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Rock driller
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Con-Agg Llc
- **Operator:** Boone Quarries
- **Mine:** [2300022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300022)
## Narrative

WHILE REMOVING DRILL STEEL FROM HOLE, COUPLER FELL OFF THE STEEL, BOUNCED OFF HTE CENTRALIZER AND UP INTO HIS JAW.

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