# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021910016` · 07/05/2002 · Cargill Fertilizer, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Scalper-screen operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cargill Inc
- **Operator:** Cargill Fertilizer, LLC
- **Mine:** [0800835](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800835)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN SCREEN LAUNDER TO CLEAN AREA IN PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE. HE STEPPED BACKWARD INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND REACHED OUT AND CAUGHT HIS HAND ON METAL EDGE OF CHUTE.

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