# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132590037` · 09/06/2013 · Hopedale Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Hoistman, Hoist operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rhino Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Hopedale Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [3300968](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300968)
## Narrative

After oiling the hoist rope, the EE disconnected the hose on the oiler. The hose still had slight pressure on it and the oil sprayed on his right index finger. According to his doctor, the oil was absorbed into the skin causing an infection which had to be cleaned out by a surgeon.

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