# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062440056` · 08/22/2006 · Cantera De Jesus Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 42
- **Mine experience:** 3.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jesus  (Alicea ) De Jesus
- **Operator:** Cantera De Jesus Inc
- **Mine:** [5400438](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400438)
## Narrative

Operator erroneously handled the change of a roller. He did not use the appropriate tool for the link of the roller. When introducing the hands directly to the roller, roller was expelled & caused the operator an impact to the face. Took him to the hospital and they diagnosed a minor wound to his nose.

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