# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042740022` · 09/21/2004 · Turris Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Turris Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102664](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102664)
## Narrative

While performing routine inspections of fire extinguishers the technician pulled the nozzle away from the tank and came in contact with the retaining hook on the unit. the hook was very sharp on the end and cut the technician's left ring finger, leaving a laceration that required sutures to close. Employee was not wearing gloves at the time. Employee was released to unrestricted

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