# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052450021` · 08/31/2005 · American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc
- **Mine:** [2002688](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002688)
## Narrative

Employee picked up a 1-1/2"" water hose with a spray nozzle attached to it and began pulling it up some stairs.  As he started pulling, his finger came in contact with the end of the hose clamp.  As his finger passed over it, the clamp caused a 1"" laceration of his left index finger.  Employee was taken to POH Medical Ctr where he was given a tetanus shot and 4 stitches.

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