# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032200044` · 08/04/2003 · Washington County Highway Department
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **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:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Washington County-TN
- **Operator:** Washington County Highway Department
- **Mine:** [4000122](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000122)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING ROCKS FROM THE BELT OF THE CRUSHER. HIS LEFT HAND STRUCK A PIECE OF SHARP METAL,CAUSING LACERATION.

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