# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062330074` · 08/17/2006 · Nielson Construction Corp
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wayne L  Nielson
- **Operator:** Nielson Construction Corp
- **Mine:** [4202128](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202128)
## Narrative

Mechanic was removing tooth from loader bucket. Hammer on tooth to loosen, sliver of metal broke free from tooth and pieces mechanic in chest. Metal gragment sliver was removed by medical personnel at emery medical center. Puncture required 6 stitches and mechanic returned to work.

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