# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132310044` · 08/14/2013 · PyraMax Ceramics Southeast, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** PyraMax Ceramics Southeast, LLC
- **Mine:** [0901216](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0901216)
## Narrative

While inserting a spray nozzle into the slot on Fluidizer #2, employee came in contact with a sharp edge of a guide.  The employee received a laceration on his right hand between his right thumb and first finger. The employee was not wearing gloves as required.

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