# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083540003` · 12/06/2008 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## 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:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [2300284](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300284)
## Narrative

Boilermaker was using a 10 ton port a power and a ""L"" shaped lug to align 2 sections of ductwork.  Weld on the lug broke under pressure, causing the lug to bounce up and strike the boilermaker in the face.  Resulted in a laceration to his upper lip that required sutures to close.

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