# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062510053` · 08/25/2006 · Colorado River Sand and Rock
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colorado River Indian Tribes
- **Operator:** Colorado River Sand and Rock
- **Mine:** [0201315](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201315)
## Narrative

While assisting in the repairs of a 30"" feed belt, ee cut the knuckle of his left index finger after coming into contact with a sharp v-belt pulley. He at first refused medical treatment, but was later convinced he should go. He received 4 stitches.

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