# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121110043` · 04/17/2012 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Haulage or Dump truck
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900705](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900705)
## Narrative

Employee inserted hand into air conditioner vent contacting fan with middle finger on right hand.  Resulting in an 1 1/4"" laceration requiring two stitches.

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