# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033070045` · 10/19/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **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:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 3.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dyckerhoff AG
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300134)
## Narrative

WHILE REMOVING THE SECURITY SEAL FROM THE TOP MANWAY OF A BULK TANKER TRUCK, EE CLAIMS TO HAVE CUT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. EE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WHAT HE WAS DOING IN ORDER TO SEE K MEDICAL ATTN. EE UNDERWENT A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO REPAIR A NERVE IN THIS FINGER ON 10/23/03.

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