# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131790022` · 06/25/2013 · Limestone Red Bay Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas G  Comer  Jr
- **Operator:** Limestone Red Bay Inc
- **Mine:** [0103438](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103438)
## Narrative

Removal of track tensioner grease fitting with the track partially dislodged. The tension system had pressure in it.  When the fitting was removed, the fitting struck employee in the nose.

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