# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041950004` · 07/10/2004 · U S Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** U S Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [1200427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200427)
## Narrative

The Mine Maintenance Supervisor was in the process of removing a chain that binds a double entry gate to the surface air shaft.  As he was removing the chain, the back side of his right hand struck the razor wire directly above the gates.  He received a small laceration.  Employee received 3 sutures to close the wound, and a tetanus injection.

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