# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072400006` · 08/20/2007 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

EE was performing welding operations on bucket and went to assist mine employee in removing a bucket tooth. As EE approched, the mine employee struck the part with a hammer and a small fragment flew off and struck EE on his forehead, between his hardhat and his safety glasses, causing a small cut that required 3 stiches.

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