# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030160021` · 01/09/2003 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900359](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900359)
## Narrative

EE WAS STRUCK IN THE MOUTH BY A DUST COLLECTOR BAG CAGE WHILE ASSISTING WITH THE POSITIONING & INSTALLATION OF CAGES INTO A SPRAY DRYER. EE SUFFERED A LACERATION TO HIS UPPER LIP WHICH REQUIRE D SUTURES.

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