# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101600013` · 06/02/2010 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS MOVING A WASH WATER HOSE WHEN THE NOZZLE IN HIS RIGHT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH HIS FACE, CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE UPPER LIP REQUIRING 6 SUTURES. THE HOSE WAS NOT ENERGIZED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

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