# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032170022` · 07/30/2003 · AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** AEP Kentucky Coal, L. L. C.
- **Mine:** [1517659](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517659)
## Narrative

WELDING ON CUTTERHEAD, HE HAD TO OPEN A NEW CAN OF WELDING RODS BUT DID NOT TEAR THE LID COMPLETELY OFF, HE REACHED INTO THE CAN AND CUT RIGHT INDEX FINGER ON THE EDGE. HAD TWO STITCHES BUT NO TIME LOST.

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