# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170030016` · 12/27/2016 · Albert Frei & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Albert R  Frei
- **Operator:** Albert Frei & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [0503935](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503935)
## Narrative

Welder was tasked to clean up empty drums located at the outside shop area per recommendation of Inspector on site the week before.  The lids needed to be cut open to allow cleaning, crushing, and disposal.  EE pierced a hole in a drum with a cutting torch.  This caused the barrel to explode causing a cut and concussion.

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