# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132490043` · 09/03/2013 · Redhawk Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Redhawk Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519633](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519633)
## Narrative

Employee noticed a leak on a water line and stopped to fix it.  Employee tapped on the line and a plastic cap on fire valve came loose striking him in the face.

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