# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171920007` · 06/15/2017 · KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** KOSMOS CEMENT CO.
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

On 6/17/17 Employee was swapping compressed gas cylinders when employee lost balance and was struck by cylinder on the lower leg.  Employee wound was treated contusion and abrasion with first aid.  On 7/6/17, employee was still experiencing pain and wanted it evaluated.  The employee's wound had gotten infected, employee given Rx for antibiotics

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