# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220090620044` · 02/24/2009 · Northshore Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 19.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Northshore Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2100209](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100209)
## Narrative

While jack-hammering frozen material from a P&H 120 A drill side frame, the air fitting connected to the tool broke, causing the 1/2"" line to whip and strike the mechanic in the face causing a laceration and chipped teeth.

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