# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091560005` · 05/28/2009 · Kinsley Construction, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRICK,CERAMIC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert A  Kinsley
- **Operator:** Kinsley Construction, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609750](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609750)
## Narrative

Aggregate Lab technician was using the restroom.  The toilet was not flushing properly, so the technician had to manually move the flush valve, activating chain inside the tank.  While moving the lid of the water tank, a sharp edge of the porcelain lacerated her thumb.  The laceration was treated with skin glue.

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