# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031480047` · 05/17/2003 · Triton Coal Company LlC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Partners
- **Operator:** Triton Coal Company LlC
- **Mine:** [4801355](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801355)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE SHOP FACILITY AT A WELDING TABLE. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A BEARING IN A PART BORE. AS HE DROVE THE BEARING IN, A PIECE OF THE BEARING SPLINTERED OFF AND WAS PROPELLED INTO THE MUSCLE AREA BELOW THE THUMB OF EE'S LEFT HAND. A DOCTOR'S VISIT WAS REQUIREDTO REMOVE THE OBJECT.

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