# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063200020` · 11/13/2006 · Oldcastle-Superlite
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** 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:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle-Superlite
- **Mine:** [0200181](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200181)
## Narrative

Two employees were removing a front windshield panel in a D9H rops when the safety glass broke and cut the employee on the upper lip, causing a 1"" laceration. Cold weather is assumed to be the cause of the break in the glass. He was administered first-aid. The employee was transported to a medical facility and received 5 stitches and no type of pain medication. Released to work.

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