# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051080004` · 04/14/2005 · Big River Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Big River Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0100034](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100034)
## Narrative

The employee was preparing to trim skirts on a belt conveyor.  The employee exposed the blade of the cutter before positioning himself in firm working position.  As the employee tried to position himself to complete the work he punctured and lacerated the left wrist.

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