# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022310030` · 08/05/2002 · U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100851](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100851)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS WASHING UNDER SLOPE BELT. WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER ON, THE WATER RUSHING THROUGH THE OPEN NOZZLE ON THE 1 1/4"" HOSE CAUSED A SUDDEN WHIPPING ACTION. THIS CAUSED THE HOSE END TO STR ICK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

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