# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062430035` · 08/18/2006 · TXI Operations LP
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [1601364](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601364)
## Narrative

Employee was working in material recovery tunnel, trying to unclog one of the recovery doors.  The door was not secure properly and fell, cutting his right hand between the thumb and index finger, requiring 11 stitches.

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