# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163090019` · 10/31/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 1.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609152)
## Narrative

Employee stated that EE was in the process of removing the cat pads from the 226CM when  a grease plug failed. This cause part of the grease plug to strike EE in the face (left cheek). This resulted in lost work days and a laceration, which required sutures to close the wound. 

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