# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022460105` · 08/27/2002 · Glenrock Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Glenrock Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800085)
## Narrative

A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WAS REPLACING A BATTERY BOX ON A CAT 16G MOTOR GRADER. HE PUT HIS HAND INSIDE THE BOX TO BOLT IT DOWN & HIT HIS HAND ON A SHARP EDGE & LACERATED HIS HAND. THE CUT REQUIR ED THREE STITCHES.

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