# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041330044` · 05/10/2004 · Pioneer Sands 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:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Pioneer Sands LLC
- **Mine:** [0503295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503295)
## Narrative

The ee was removing rubber from an impeller. He was using pliers to remove the lining when the pillars slipped causing the ee to strike the lower impeller. The impact on the impeller caused a laceration on the ee's wrist.

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