# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122160033` · 07/25/2012 · P J Keating Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** P J Keating Company
- **Mine:** [1900007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1900007)
## Narrative

Independent contractor employee was inspecting panel interior for an Arc Flash Study, 2 employees lifted panel cover (100#s)into place secured w/installed latches. Panel cover bowed out at bottom. Employee tightened bottom center latch screw w/right hand while checking gap with left. Cover dislodged fell catching employee's middle finger left hand.

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