# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040400092` · 01/29/2004 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING WATER TUBE FROM TOP OF RADIATOR TO THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING. HE HAD LOOSENED THE CLAMPS AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO PULL THE TUBE FROM THE TOP OF THE RADIA TOR. THE TUBE BROKE FREE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE NOSE. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE.

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