# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030970013` · 03/28/2003 · Ameron Hawaii
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 84
- **Mine experience:** 0.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ameron International Corp
- **Operator:** Ameron Hawaii
- **Mine:** [5100004](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100004)
## Narrative

WHEN REMOVING WORN TOP PLATES OFF AS-1 TABLE, EE TRIED TO STOP A SECTION OF THE PLATE FROM FALLING; CUTTING HIS RT 5TH FINGER FROM PALM TO FINGERTIP.

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