# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012910030` · 10/15/2001 · Barton Mines Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Bracken Jr
- **Operator:** Barton Mines Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3002268](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3002268)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE DROPPED A 4"" HOSE NIPPLE ON HIS THUMB. LACERATIONS TO THUMB REQUIRED 2 SUTURES.

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