# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182840004` · 10/03/2018 · Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 4.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ferroglobe PLC
- **Operator:** Ferroglobe USA Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1509938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509938)
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to unclog a clogged pipe using an air hose. When the pressure was turned on to the air hose the line whipped around wildly and toggle fitting cut arm.  

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