# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012530075` · 08/22/2001 · BHP Copper Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE BENT DOWN TO CHECK THE GROWTH IN CELL #73 AT THE PLANT. HIS RADIO CLICK BROKE AND THE RADIO FELL INTO THE CELL. HE ATTEMPTED TO SALVAGE THE RADIO AND IN DOING SO CUT HIS RIGHT HAND ON AN ANODE. IT REQUIRED 12 SUTURES. HE WAS RELEASED IMMEDIATELY TO RETURN TO WORK.

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