# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052300016` · 08/12/2005 · Lafarge Southwest
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Southwest
- **Mine:** [2901475](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901475)
## Narrative

Changing tracks, removing last bolt when the track dropped and pinched hand requiring stitches.

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