# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050530002` · 02/15/2005 · Imerys Marble Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 7.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [0900707](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900707)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in removing a small feeder bin (approx 4 feet long, 2 feet wide,3 feet high) in pelletizer bagging area at Plant 4.  The bin rocked to one side, striking his right hand against a support brace.  Cut to pinky finger on right hand requiring stitches. Returned to work full duty.

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