# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010510123` · 02/12/2001 · S-S-S Inc
## 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gerald W  Smith
- **Operator:** S-S-S Inc
- **Mine:** [2300192](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300192)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING AN AIR HORN ON THE SAND DREDGEWHEN HE LEANED INTO AN OVERHEAD CONDUIT BRACE & CUT HIS HEAD. HE REQUIRED 5 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND. HE RETD TO FULL DUTY THE NEXT DAY

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