# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220141470020` · 05/20/2014 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4104576](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104576)
## Narrative

While observing the work, standing on a decline, the employee placed his hand on a rock for balance and support. He did not realize that a sharp piece of shell was protruding from the rock. The shell punctured the palm side of his left hand near the thumb. 3 stitches closed the wound. No restrictions. No Lost Days.

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