# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183040020` · 10/17/2018 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Capstone Copper Corp
- **Operator:** Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

IE claims ee was struck in the face (left cheek) while attempting to open #2 standard crusher feed box in the fine crushing plant. Alleged incident occurred on 10/17/2018, the employees dentist appointment on 10/22/18 put ee off work 10/23/2018. The mine is controverting this as work related injury.  

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