# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012340020` · 08/19/2001 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900231](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900231)
## Narrative

WORKER HAD MOVED TIN THAT HAD BLOWN FROM THE TOPOF #2 FELTER BLDG TO THE GROUND DURING THE NIGHT, WHEN WORKER PICKED UP THE PIECE OF TIN, THE WIND CAUGHT THE TIN AND FOLDED IT OVER, STRIKING E MPLOYEE'S RIGHT ARM AND LACERATED IT. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING GLOVES.

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