# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220041240022` · 04/27/2004 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Ventilation maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SUCKED IN BY THE VACUUM WHILE HANGING THE VENT TUBE CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS CHEST AND CHIN AGAINST THE TUBE. RESULTED IN LACERATION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF HIS MOUTH.

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