# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032670034` · 09/11/2003 · Montana Resources, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **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:** Montana Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Montana Resources, LLC
- **Mine:** [2400338](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400338)
## Narrative

A PIPE FITTER WHILE INSTALLING A HOSE HAD IT SLIP APPROX. 6"" WHERE IT STRUCK HIM IN THE LIP. THIS CAUSED A CUT, HE THEN PROCEEDED TO WALK TO HIS FOREMAN TO TELL HIM WHAT HAPPENED & THEN ON TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS CUT REQUIRED 7 DISOLVABLE STITCHES. NO MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED & NO FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY & RESUMED NORMAL DUTIES.

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