# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002560003` · 09/06/2000 · Brakefield Equipment Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 5.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Brakefield
- **Operator:** Brakefield Equipment Inc
- **Mine:** [3401757](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401757)
## Narrative

THE INJURED HIT THE HEADLIGHT ON HIS WATER TRUCK TO TRY TO ADJUST IT. THE LIGHT BROKE AND CUT HIS WRIST REQUIRING STITCHES.

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