# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122970009` · 10/15/2012 · Brakefield Equipment Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** James  Brakefield
- **Operator:** Brakefield Equipment Inc
- **Mine:** [3402081](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3402081)
## Narrative

While performing maintenance, the injured's wrench slipped causing him to hit the frame of the disc and lacerated his thumb requiring stitches.

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