# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063380018` · 11/28/2006 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

After installing liners employee went back to knock off remaining lug portion.  The piece bounced back up and hit employee in the mouth.  He received stitches and chipped two teeth.

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