# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052580016` · 09/07/2005 · Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1800013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800013)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting pads for the crane when the pad slipped out of his hand and he tried to catch it, a piece of wood lodged in his left ring finger leaving a splinter of wood. He was sent to the clinic, who in turn sent him to a hand specialist to have it removed. He received 4 stitches.

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