# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021840022` · 06/19/2002 · Wendling Quarries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Manaco Corporation
- **Operator:** Wendling Quarries Inc
- **Mine:** [1302067](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302067)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING A DRIVE SHAFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SECURE ONE END, THE OTHER END (WHICH HAD BEEN TEMPORARLIY SECURED) SLIPPED, REUSLTINGIN THE MECHANIC'S HAND BEING PINCHED IN THE UNIV ERSAL JOINT. RESULTED IN ONE SUTURE.

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