# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032340036` · 08/08/2003 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOWING ANOTHER EE HOW THE NEW GREASE WHEEL WORKS THAT IS LOCATED IN THE LUBE ROOM OF THE SHOVEL. THE BALL VALVE THAT SHUTS OFF THE HOSE REEL HAD PRESSURE AND THE HOSE REEL BLEW A PART CAUSING GREASE TO SHOOT OUT HITTING THE EE IN THE FACE, NECK AND TORSO.

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