# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220123180080` · 11/09/2012 · Rio Grande Silver, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Rio Grande Silver, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500413](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500413)
## Narrative

Employee picked up a full can of welding rod by grasping the sharp edge of the top. The weight of the can caused the sharp edge to cut through employee's leather glove and into his left index finger. He received 5 sutures.

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