# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221940005` · 07/11/2022 · Mesa Verde Humates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Huma Inc
- **Operator:** Mesa Verde Humates, LLC
- **Mine:** [2902118](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902118)
## Narrative

EE was monitoring the pulverize belt when EE removed the handle and hit the side of the hopper with the gate handle when the gate handle bounced back and hit EE on the upper lip causing a laceration.  

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