# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021420004` · 05/16/2002 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Brakeman, Roperider, Car runner, Spotterman, Snapper, Trip rider, Car rider, Flagman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc
- **Mine:** [0600012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600012)
## Narrative

EE WAS GETTING READY TO DISCONNECT A STRING OF AMTRAK CARS REQUIRING HIM TO SHUT OFF THE AIR TOTHE 2 AIR BRAKE LINES. HE THOUGHT HE FORGOT TO SHUT OFF THE AIR IN THE LINE WHEN IN REALITY THE Y WERE ALREADY IN THE OFF POSITION. INSTEAD HE TURNED THE VALVES TO THE ON POSITION SENDING 150PRI OF COMPRESSED AIR THROUGH THE HOSES STRIKINGHIM IN THE FACE.

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