# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040280019` · 01/25/2004 · Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4801034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801034)
## Narrative

WHILE HELPING POSITION A HANDRAIL (FOR INSTALLATION) THE PIPE SLIPPED OFF THE POSTS AND THE END OF THE PIPE CUT THE LEFT THUMB. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FIVE STITCHES.

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