# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002620186` · 09/07/2000 · Meridian
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Meridian Aggregates Company LP
- **Operator:** Meridian
- **Mine:** [0301614](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301614)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE LOWER 6X16 SCREENAT THE NORTH PLANT. HE DRAGGED HIS ARM ACROSS A SHARP POINT STICKING UP FROM THE SCREEN DECK. HECUT HIS RIGHT FOREARM AND NEEDED 26 SUTURES.

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