# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033000018` · 10/21/2003 · Kinross Delamar Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Kinross Delamar Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1000402](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000402)
## Narrative

THE SPRING ACTIVATED VALVE WAS MANUALLY OPENED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. THE INDIVIDUALS HAND WAS INSIDE THE VALVE WHEN THE RELEASE WAS BUMPED DURING INSTALLATIO N. THE CLOSING VALVE DAMAGED THE TIPS OF THE MIDDLE & RING FINGERS.

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