# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020360020` · 01/25/2002 · Locust Grove Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward L Clemons Estate
- **Operator:** Locust Grove Inc
- **Mine:** [1518160](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518160)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WITH A TILT CYLINDER WHEN A CABLE ON THE BOOM TRUCK STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH. HIS LIP WAS LACERATED AND TEETH WERE INJURED.

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