# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020280156` · 01/21/2002 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [1300125](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1300125)
## Narrative

WHILE ON ROUNDS CHECKING THE RECLAIMER EMPLOYEE SAW GARBAGE IN A PILE. THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE GARBAGE. IN DOING SO, HE SLIPPED ON THE ROCKS WHILE HE HAD BARBED WIRE IN HIS HAND. THE BARBED WIRE CUT HIS RING FINGER.

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