# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092310019` · 08/17/2009 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

Miner was attempting to remove the lid/cap on the #7 mandrel.  When he started to turn the cap his hand slipped off of where he was holding/pushing and he hit his hand on the left side of the pinky knuckle on the steel cap causing his hand to bruise.

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