# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122640029` · 09/16/2012 · Colowyo Coal Company L P
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **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:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Fuels Assoc Inc; Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn Inc
- **Operator:** Colowyo Coal Company L P
- **Mine:** [0502962](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0502962)
## Narrative

While attempting to repair to a braided hose mechanics left ungloved hand slipped causing left pinky finger to catch on exposed wire braid lacerating left pinky finger. 4 stitches administered as a result.

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