# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113010030` · 10/21/2011 · Meyer Material CO, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Aggregate Industries PLC
- **Operator:** Meyer Material CO, LLC
- **Mine:** [2002383](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002383)
## Narrative

He was removing a boom cylinder pin and as he drove the pin out, the broken section started to fall towards his lower leg.  He reached out to grab the pin and the broken edge of the pin cut his hand.

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