# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152580001` · 09/02/2015 · LAlumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** LAlumina LLC
- **Mine:** [1600354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600354)
## Narrative

EE used improper rigging technique when rigging a lever hoist with 2 sling chokers spread & connected to hook at lever. Tightened up on load choker slipped to safety latch causing it to break. Block & lever sprung & hit ee in mouth leaving a minor laceration & chipping 2 teeth. EE was prescribed an antibiotic to prevent infection inside mouth. 

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