# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023120017` · 10/21/2002 · Andalex Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Timbering, Build cribs
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Andalex Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202028)
## Narrative

INJURED EE WAS SETTING A TIMER. THE CAP PIECE FELL OFF TIMBER AND STRUCK HIM IN MOUTH, CAUSING A LACERATION OF THE UPPER LIP. THE LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES.

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