# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003010013` · 10/09/2000 · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Clean up - UG only
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Maxxam Inc
- **Operator:** Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
- **Mine:** [1600352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600352)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSIGNED HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES AROUND THE COLD-END OF THE CALCINATION AREA. AS HE WAS WASHING DOWN, THE 1"" HOSE DEVELOPED A KINK CAUSING WATER PRESSURE TO DROP OFF. AS HE PULLED ON THE HOSE TO REMOVE THE KINK, THE WATER PRESSURE OUT THE END INCREASED & JERKED THE HOSE OUT OF HIS HAND. THE HOSE WHIPPED AROUND & THE COUPLING HITHIM ON THE LEG.

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