# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220161260014` · 04/27/2016 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Blow gun, Airlance
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 39.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

EE was un-choking air slide with air lance, as material began to flow, the material backed up and blew out. EE moved back, then stood and struck forehead on beam. Injury required minor stitches.

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