# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080220086` · 01/17/2008 · Troy Mine Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Electrical 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:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Revett Silver Company
- **Operator:** Troy Mine Inc.
- **Mine:** [2401467](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401467)
## Narrative

Employee was troubleshooting electrical control problem in an electrical box. He bumped support for the box lid with his elbow. As the lid came down and he moved out of the way, he ran the back of his hand over a sharp edge. Resulted in 11 stitches on the back of his right hand. No lost days - finished his shift.

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