# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220201400014` · 05/16/2020 · Coal-Mac LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John Mitch Potter
- **Operator:** Coal-Mac LLC
- **Mine:** [4605909](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4605909)
## Narrative

Mechanic used a chain as a puller to replace center bushings and chain broke and hit mechanic in the mouth.  The lip was split open and employee was taken to hospital where it was sewn back up.  Mechanic tried to come back to work the next scheduled work day but was advised to take a few days off with pay to let it start healing.  

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