# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063130070` · 11/02/2006 · Apogee Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Magnum Coal Company
- **Operator:** Apogee Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4608939](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608939)
## Narrative

EE removed new rectangular 'Box Type' air filter (3"" x 5.5"" x 26"" long) from cardboard container. Before installing the filter he had to first remove the old one from inside dozer cab. As he was preparing to set the new filter aside, it slipped thru his left hand resulting in a laceration to the palm of his hand near the base of his thumb.

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