# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160360039` · 02/01/2016 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Atlantic Carbon Group PLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609210](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609210)
## Narrative

Plant operator was replacing a roller on overhead conveyor.  The roller brackets were not correct for the roller being replaced and the roller came out of the brackets striking the operator on the bridge of EE's nose.  At present, we believe that the operator sustained a broken nose.  EE is in the process of being examined by an ENT specialist.

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