# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022970046` · 10/16/2002 · Star Fire Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Star Fire Mining
- **Mine:** [1513936](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1513936)
## Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE WAS OPENING A CAN OF WELDING RODS AND CUT HIS LITTLE FINGER ON LT. HAND.

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