# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033390011` · 11/24/2003 · Hobet Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Hobet Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4604670](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604670)
## Narrative

AFTER MAKING DELIVERY, DRIVER UNCOVERED 3""HOSE FROM STORAGE TANK. HE FAILED TO RELEAVE PRESSURE BY UNCOUPLING ONE SIDE AT A TIME, AS TRAINED 2 WEEKS PRIOR. ONCE UNCOUPLED THE HOSE FLEW BACK STRIKING HIM IN THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION. HE SOUGHT IMMEDIATE TREATMENT BY PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION.

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