# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012150071` · 07/24/2001 · Sang-Chris Sand & Gravel 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Skip  Homeier; John F  Homeier
- **Operator:** Sang-Chris Sand & Gravel 
- **Mine:** [1103062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103062)
## Narrative

WHILE PLACING SAND AND GRAVEL SCREENS INTO POSITION, SCREEN SLIPPED OUT OF EE'S HANDS CUTTING HIS INDEX, MIDDLE, AND RING FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. IT REQUIRED 13 STITCHES. EE WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES AT THE TIME OF INJURY.

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