# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012670013` · 09/13/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2400014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400014)
## Narrative

EE HAD BEEN HELPING LOAD SACKS OF CEMENT ONTO PALLETS FROM A CONVEYOR SYSTEM. AS HE WAS REACHINGFOR ONE BAG, HE STUCK HIS FINGER INTO A SPRING ON THE CONVEYOR CAUSING A SMALL AREA OF SKIN TO B E TORN LOOSE. HE WASHED & BANDAGED THE WOUND BUTCONCERNED BECAUSE HE HAD NOT HAD A TETNUS SHOT FOR A LONG TIME HE WENT TO THE E.R. BECAUSE HIS REGULAR DOCTOR DID NOT HAVE ANY TETNUS SHOTS.

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