# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122060022` · 06/26/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 42.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100028)
## Narrative

Employee was installing a steering cylinder on a 988F wheel loader when a metal splinter dislodged from a pin head into his right thumb. The splinter was surgically removed on July 23, 2012. He has remained on full duty, no lost time or restrictions.  This incident is being reported within 10 days of employee receiving reportable medical attention.

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