# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003550029` · 12/12/2000 · Reynolds Metals Company
## 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:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Operator:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EE WAS PLACING A 2""X10"" PVC PIPE ON DUMPSTER TO BE CUT WHEN HE RELEASED THE PIPING IT SHIFTED STRIKING HIMON THE RIGHT EAR & CAUSING A CUT. THIS CUT REQUIRED 9 STITCHES. EE IS NOT LOSING TIME & IS NOT ON RESTRICTIONS

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