# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040790036` · 03/06/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100021](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100021)
## Narrative

EE HAD A SLIVER OF METAL TO ENTER THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND WHILE HE WAS EXAMINING CLEANING THREADS ON A 1 1/4"" BOLT. THE METAL WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED FROM A LIGAMENT IN THE EE'S HAND.

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