# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042430052` · 08/12/2004 · Teichert Aggregates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Teichert Inc
- **Operator:** Teichert Aggregates
- **Mine:** [0401680](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401680)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING GRATING UNDER THE #1 SHORTHEAD CRUSHER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANUEVER THE GRATING INTO PLACE, THE GRATING PINNED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE DECKING & THE GRATING CAUSING A CUT TO HIS RIGHT PALM APPROX. 1 & 1/2""LONG.

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