# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051680047` · 06/07/2005 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

EMLOYEE HAD COMPLETED HIS ASSIGNMENT FOR THE DAY & IT WAS CLOSE TO QUITTING TIME SO HE WENT TO THE WELDING SHOP WHERE THERE WAS SOME FABRICATION OF CRAWL GUARD BEING DONE. THE EMPLOYEE CUT HIS BACKSIDE OF RIGHT HAND WHEN IT STRUCK A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON THAT HAD A SAW CUT 45 DEG. END, CREATING A SHARP EDGE.

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