# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000320007` · 01/18/2000 · Hanson Aggregates Midwest Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates Midwest Inc
- **Mine:** [1200069](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1200069)
## Narrative

PLASTIC CONDUIT WAS VERY COLD. AS CREW LOADED 45/3 POLE INTO TRAILER CONDUIT (4"") FLEXED AND LARGE PIECE EXPLODED OFF END (COUPLING) HITTING VICTIM IN MOUTH.

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