# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112900043` · 10/07/2011 · Blackhawk Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas A  Potter; John M  Potter
- **Operator:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519588](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519588)
## Narrative

Mechanic was installing a new heater hose on a Cat D9R dozer.  While moving the hose through a tight spot he received a laceration on the back of his left hand.  He was taken to the hospital where it was glued back together.

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