# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241220014` · 04/29/2024 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coronado Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Buchanan Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

The injured was removing a female end of a quick connect coupling off a scoop PTO.   When the injured pulled the coupling off, the coupling struck the injured in the upper left lip causing a laceration. Requiring 4 Sutures.

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