# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140150030` · 12/10/2013 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200065)
## Narrative

Employee was attempted to open a diverter gate on #2 kiln clinker drag conveyor. The gate is operated by a 4' handle. When he applied tension to the handle, it broke free unexpectedly and struck him in the forehead. He was taken for medical treatment, received 5 stitches, and was returned to work with no restrictions.

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