# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031770019` · 06/12/2003 · Uco Energy Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jack  Urich II
- **Operator:** Uco Energy Inc
- **Mine:** [1102872](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102872)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE GRABBED A DISCHARGE PIPE AND A SLIVER OF STEEL PIERCED HIS RIGHT THUMB. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SLIVER OF STEEL & CLEANSED.

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