# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042170045` · 07/30/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## 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:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

A mechanic and electrician were manually moving a 6' screw conveyer into the bed of a pick-up truck when it bound the tail gate joint. the mechanic repositioned his gloved hand to unbind it and was cut by the waning end of the screwflight which had been sharpened by the sand pieces.

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