# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021540030` · 05/21/2002 · Mississippi Potash Inc
## 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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mississippi Chemical Corp
- **Operator:** Mississippi Potash Inc
- **Mine:** [2900170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900170)
## Narrative

A JOINT OF 3"" PIPE ON ROLLER STAND WITH ONE END NEXT TO STATIONARY SIDE OF THE CLAMP ON THE BANDSAW. THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING THE SAWTO A 45 DEG. ANGLE, WHEN THE PIPE ROLLED OFF THE STANDS. THE END NEXT TO THE SAW CAME UP MASHING EE'S RT. HAND.

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