# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032660012` · 09/13/2003 · Oxbow Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

WHILE SETTING UP TO USE A FIREHOSE TO WASH DOWN THE LEG POCKETS ON THE SHIELDS THE NOZZLE FAILEDCAUSING A LACERATION TO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND. REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

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