# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020140007` · 01/09/2002 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** IMC Global Inc
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

EE WAS EXAMINING A 2'X 2""X 1/4"" PIECE OF ANGLE STEEL. AS EE TURNED IT OVER THE RACK WAS JARRED AND A PIECE OF 2""X 2""X 1/4"" PIECE OF SQUARE TUBING FELL FROM THE TOP RACK AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT HAND AND THUMB GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN AND RECEIVED LACERATION TO RT. THUMB REQUIRING SUTURES.

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