# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151400006` · 05/15/2015 · Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Humphreys Enterprises, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406545)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he handed another mechanic a step ladder to put into his truck. As the mechanic was putting the ladder into the truck, it hit the tailgate causing the end of the ladder to strike the injured employee's nose resulting in a laceration to the nose. Reportable due to requiring two sutures.

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