# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220173260015` · 11/21/2017 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800299)
## Narrative

While hoisting an unloaded electric chain hoist to move it out of the way, the hoist hook briefly caught/bound on a piece of machinery, popped loose, and struck the worker in the lip causing a laceration.  Both upper front teeth were also chipped along the inner edge.

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