# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030900096` · 02/12/2003 · B & D Mining L.L.C.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stanley R  Ditty
- **Operator:** B & D Mining L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [1518500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518500)
## Narrative

WHILE LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER, EMPLOYEE CUT HIS FINGER ON A ROOF MAT. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHEN HIS FINGER BECAME INFECTED.

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