# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080790021` · 02/27/2008 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
- **Mine:** [4200149](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200149)
## Narrative

Employee was removing the engine oil pump suction bell & tubes from the underside of the engine.  It was loose and came out shifting the load in his hands & the mounting bracket was very sharp causing a cut between the thumb and fore finger requiring 5 stitches to repair.  He was wearing blue nitrile gloves.

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