# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030520043` · 02/08/2003 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 6.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

EE OPENED METAL BAR GATE ON PROCESS PLATFORM. HE FAILED TO SECURE IN THE UP POSTION. PLACED RIGHT HAND ON RAILING AND BAR FELL STRIKING TWO MIDDLE FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPIT AL AND APPROX 20 STITCHES WERE APPLIED TO THE 2 FINGERS.

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