# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043270065` · 11/15/2004 · ICG East Kentucky LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG East Kentucky LLC
- **Mine:** [1517960](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517960)
## Narrative

EE was repairing a flat tire on the rear of a low-boy trailer unit. The EE removed the tire and after making repairs was inflating with enough air to seat the lock ring, the lock ring blew off striking ee in the chin leaving a 4-6 inch cut. Received several stitches.

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