# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032510069` · 08/20/2003 · Acme Rock
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **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:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** R W  Gilkey
- **Operator:** Acme Rock
- **Mine:** [0404949](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404949)
## Narrative

LEFT HAD WAS CUT BY METAL PIECE STICKING OUT, WHEN HE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER. DROVE HIMSELF TO THE COALINGA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXAMINED BY MD, RECEIVED 8 STITCHES. LIMITED WORK WITH LE FT HAND FOR 6 DAYS.

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