# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000770034` · 03/08/2000 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PALLETS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STRAIGHTENING PALLETS IN THE WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA, WHEN ONE OF THE PALLETS SLIPPED OUT OF THE EMPLOYEE'S GRASP AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND (CAUGHT BETWEEN T WO PALLETS).

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