# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072430035` · 08/22/2007 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2402050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402050)
## Narrative

EE was trying to adjust the support straps of a semi-bulk bag filling with talc powder, the employee's hand slipped and contacted bottom metal edge of mast on forklift.  The employee was not wearing gloves.  The force of contact with the metal edge lacerated the employee's right hand across the knuckle of the index finger.  Resulting in two days away from work.

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