# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220132530032` · 09/04/2013 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300175](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300175)
## Narrative

Employee was releasing a quick coupler on the pressure washer hose.  Residual pressure in the hose caused it to whip when disconnected.  The hose and fitting struck the employee in the face, cutting his lip.

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