# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103260001` · 11/16/2010 · ICG Eastern LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** ICG Eastern LLC
- **Mine:** [4607945](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607945)
## Narrative

A contract employee, and a co-worker were in process of splicing a 6-inch water line with a metal band and banding tool.  During the process, EE was pulling one end of the stuck band out of the banding tool with a pair of pliers.  When the band sprang out, the sharp edge struck the side of his left hand, resulting in a laceration.

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