# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021000011` · 03/30/2002 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [0100759](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0100759)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS RECONNECTING 2"" HYDRALLIC LINE WHICH TOOK 2 PEOPLE TO BEND WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND THE METAL END COUPLING STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH. THIS RESULTED IN THE 2 UPPER FRO NT TEETH BEING CHIPPED.

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