# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033110019` · 10/29/2003 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608374)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET A CRIB BLOCK OUT FROM UNDER A PIECE OF METAL PLATE MEASURING 1/2"" X 4' X 5'. IT HAD A SHARP EDGE ON IT LACERATING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER REQUIRING 17 STITCHES. EE WAS N OT SCHEDULED FOR WORK UNTIL 11-3-03.

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