# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042580001` · 08/19/2004 · QAP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** QAP
- **Mine:** [5001185](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001185)
## Narrative

Employee assisting in the installation of new sizing screen in screening trailer.  As employee slid screen into place the sharp front edge of the screen caught and lacerated his left, middle finger.  Laceration required medical treatment and application of several butterfly closures.

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