# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021910002` · 06/24/2002 · Hunt Midwest Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hunt Midwest Enterprises
- **Operator:** Hunt Midwest Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2302169](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302169)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUTTING AN AXLE SHAFT BACK IN A SCRAPER. THE FIT WAS TIGHT AND WHEN IT FINALLY WENT IN IT PINCHED HIS HAND BEHIND THE SHAFT. HAVING HIS HAND IN THE WRONG PLACE AND NOT WEARING GLOVES CO NTRIVUTED TO HIS INJURIES. THE CUT IN HIS HAND REQUIRED 10 STITCHES.

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