# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031540066` · 05/28/2003 · Alex Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Alex Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [4608745](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608745)
## Narrative

WASHING BATTERIES ON FAIRCHILD SCOOP, A KINK CAME IN HOSE. WHILE REMOVING KINK THE FORCE OF THE WATER THRU RIGHT HAND INTO THE LID OF SCOOP BATTERY CAUSING A LACERATION TO RIGHT RING FINGER. REQUIRING 5 STITCHES. .

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