# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072470103` · 08/17/2007 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900110](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900110)
## Narrative

Employee tossed/threw water hose which was under pressure into manhole on top of railcar instead of lowering hose into manhole in controlled manner to wash out railcar. Upon impact, nozzle broke off & hose struck him in the face/nose. Nose lacerated by flailing hose. MD office visit incl. post accident drug test. Employee released with no restrictions or follow-up treatment.

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