# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070860020` · 03/22/2007 · Mississippi Lignite Mining Company
## 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:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Mississippi Lignite Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2200690](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200690)
## Narrative

Using a C clamp to line up bolt holes in a truck suspension.  Clamp slipped striking mechanic in the face causing a laceration to the left eyebrow requiring stitches.

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