# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003180133` · 11/01/2000 · Standard Construction Company, Inc
## 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliff  Hunt
- **Operator:** Standard Construction Company, Inc
- **Mine:** [4001764](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4001764)
## Narrative

HE WAS INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT VALVE ON A WATER TANK AT THE PUG MILL. WHEN THE WATER WAS TURNEDBACK ON THE PRESSURE BLEW THE VALVE OFF AND IT STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH.

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