# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021630018` · 05/23/2002 · FMC Corp
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** FMC Corp
- **Operator:** FMC Corp
- **Mine:** [4800152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800152)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE ON THE LEFT SIDE, HE WAS EXAMINING THE HINGES WHEN THE LIFT GATE WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THE GATE FELL OPEN AND THE SUPPORT STRAP CAME UP AND STRUCK HIM IN THE UPPER LIP.

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