# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060760002` · 03/10/2006 · Dolese Bros Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dolese Brothers Company
- **Operator:** Dolese Bros Co
- **Mine:** [3400037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400037)
## Narrative

Employee was working with another employee to load a 55-gallon oil drum in a pickup truck bed.  They decided it was too heavy and were trying to set it back down when the other employee's hand slipped off the drum.  The drum cut the first employee's left index finger.  Eight stitches were required.

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