# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053400015` · 12/05/2005 · CTS Earthmoving 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:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Christian D  Twigg Smith
- **Operator:** CTS Earthmoving Inc
- **Mine:** [5100045](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100045)
## Narrative

Miner lacerated left. palmside ring finger from top knuckle to fingertip while lifting a gearbox guard without using required hand protection or proper team lifting techniques (improper lift planning.) Six stitches were required to treat the cut.  Worker was treated and released to go back to work.

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