# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001440013` · 05/15/2000 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

WHEN THE EMPLOYEE PULLED A GRATE OUT OF A DECANTTOWER HE LACERATED LEFT THUMB. PULLED GRATING UP WITH RIGHT HAND TRAPPING THUMB BETWEEN GRATE AND ANGLE IRON ON TOWER. LACERATED THUMB AND REQUI RED 2 STITCHES BESIDE NAIL.

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