# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220242480010` · 08/15/2024 · Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Refractory Minerals USA Inc.
- **Mine:** [0900188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900188)
## Narrative

Employee was welding a piece of small metal plate to cover a hole in some ductwork. After tack welding the plate the employee raised welding hood up to adjust the welding rod. Employee then heard a noise and looked up and the metal plate broke off and fell striking the employee in left incisor tooth causing a chip.

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