# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100680016` · 03/01/2010 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Office and lab work, Clerical
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [0100394](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100394)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a pipe to the suction/holder when the pipet broke and lodged in his right pointer and middle finger.  Per ee, the pipe was stuck in the holder and he had to use extra force to remove the pipe.  The pipe broke, and the section that remained in the holder struck his fingers.

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