# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012600019` · 08/29/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A D-RING ON A LOWER ROLLER SHAFT ON A 2800 P&H SHOVEL. THE FINISHED VERTICAL WELD LEFT A LAYER OF SLAG OVER THE WELD. EMPLOYEE WIPED THE SLAG OFF WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND UNDER THE SLAG WAS A SHARP BAR, CUTTING THROUGH HIS GLOVED HAND. SUTURES REQUIRED.

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