# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220122200016` · 07/30/2012 · Ohio American Energy Incorporated
## 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:** 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:** 4.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio American Energy Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3304550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304550)
## Narrative

Setting up an hose to blow out filters, has he laid down the hose, the coupler came un-hooked striking him in the mouth (lip). Cause of this injury was not making sure coupler was fully coupled. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, personnel protective equip. not a factor, miner attitude and proficiency could be a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

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