# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021440045` · 05/18/2002 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE SUSTAINED A LACERATION INJURY TO THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND WHEN CHANGING OUT A FLOCCULENT PUMP. HE WAS TRYING TO MOVE THE PUMP OUT OF POSITION TO REPLACE IT WHEN IT SHIFTED & CAUGHT HIS HA NDS BETWEEN THE PUMP & THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE RESULTING LACERATION REQUIRED 10 SUTURES.

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