# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001260070` · 04/15/2000 · Graymont (PA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary 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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont (PA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [3606468](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3606468)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BROKEN WATER VALVE WHEN THE PIPE BROKE OFF BEHIND THE VALVE. WATER WAS SPRAYING OUT ON HIM SO HE STEPPED BACKWARDS AND HIS HARD HAT FELL OFF. WHEN HE STEPPED UNDER THE CATWALK TO GET AWAY FROM THE WATER HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF CONDUIT BRACE.

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