# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051220048` · 04/26/2005 · O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
- **Mine:** [4400044](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400044)
## Narrative

EE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE LOADER FENDER WELL RESULTING IN A 4"" LACERATION REQUIRING 7 STITCHES. EE WAS CLEANING UP AFTER WELDING A PLATE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LOADER FRAME. EE BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE FRAME CAUSING HIS HARDHAT TO FALL UNDER THE EXPOSED FENDER WELL. EE RETRIEVED HIS HARDHAT IN HIS HAND & AS HE STRAIGHTENED UP, STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST FENDER.

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