# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220191860017` · 07/01/2019 · Hanson Aggregates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates LLC
- **Mine:** [4100025](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100025)
## Narrative

EE was working to shorten a chain on an apron feeder. When attempting to drive a connecting pin back into the chain, the pin fractured causing shrapnel to strike the EE in the forehead causing a small laceration. EE received 3 sutures to close the wound. 

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