# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040270012` · 01/20/2004 · K A Ash Ltd.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Yarger
- **Operator:** K A Ash Ltd.
- **Mine:** [3601761](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3601761)
## Narrative

COLD WEATHER, FROST. EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING FUEL HOSE UP TO THE 4600 DRAGLINE OPERATOR TO COMMENCE FUELING. THE FROST COVERED NOZZLE SLIPPED OUT OF THE OPERATOR'S HAND. THE NOZZLE KNOCKED OFF HA RD HAT AND NOZZLE HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD.

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