# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220183370017` · 09/17/2018 · Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** BAGS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4400082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400082)
## Narrative

Injury occurred 09/17/18, but did not become reportable until 11/30/18 (dental care reqd). EE  (injured) and another mechanic completed welding in the screenhouse. Co-worker accidentally dropped a bag of welding rods onto EE's face, causing a broken upper tooth. Dental care in late Nov was reqd. 

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