# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140280036` · 01/14/2014 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 7.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

2 Employees were installing hydraulic fittings and hoses on some valves for dump leach. The hose came out of the hands of Employee and hit him in the mouth. Employee was seen by the dentist.

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