# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121430008` · 05/16/2012 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **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:** 8.98 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602661](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602661)
## Narrative

Employee was disconnecting a water hose that was hung on the rib of the drift by a cab hook. The cab hook spun in the palm of his hand creating a laceration which resulted in 9 sutures to close.

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