# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100060014` · 12/26/2009 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 30.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0402848](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402848)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning up from replacing a hose clamp. As he put the hose clamp into the truck, a burr on the clamp caused a laceration to the left palm, requiring 5 stitches. This report was submitted online on 1/4/10 at 3:30pmPST but did not go through. MSHA help desk was informed and this is the second attempt.

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