# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032250039` · 08/08/2003 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103658)
## Narrative

EE WAS HOOKING UP A HOSE TO THE STEAM CLEANER INTHE SHOP. AS THE LID OF THE STEAM CLEANER BEING LIFTED, IT FOLDED UNDER. THE EE MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND WAS STRUCK ON THE MIDDLE JOINT. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

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