# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012420004` · 08/15/2001 · Monterey Coal 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 25.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Exxon Mobil Corp
- **Operator:** Monterey Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1100726](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100726)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE 1/2""AIR HOSE FROM AIRLOCK DOOR CONTROLLER WHEN HOSE RELEASED SUDDENLY. THE LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH METAL HOSE CLAMP, RESULTING IN LACERATION. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE CUT.

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