# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001470019` · 05/21/2000 · Holnam Inc
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPENING A FIVE GALLON BUCKET BY LIFTING THE SEAL TABS WITH A WELDING ROD. THE WELDING ROD SLIPPED CAUSING MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND TO STRIKE TAB WHICH RESULTED IN A CUT WHICH REQU IRED TWO STITCHES.

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