# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062340026` · 08/14/2006 · H B Mellott Estate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Mine:** [1800109](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800109)
## Narrative

Employee was collecting a test sample of stone and lost control of the sample tray she was holding. The tray came down on her wrist, pinching it against a metal railing. A permanent access platform has been installed for easier access and will be modified to reduce the risk of injury.

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