# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023220172` · 07/22/2002 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## 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:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 58
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504452](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504452)
## Narrative

REPLACING HYDRAULIC HOSE FOR FLIPPER ON SHIELD. PULLED STAPLE OUT CAUSING HOSE TO POP OFF RELEASING FLIPPER WHICH HIT EE IN THE HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER. WORKED UNTIL 8-28-02, PHYSICAL THERAPY & COTISONE INJECTION.

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