# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150060012` · 01/05/2015 · Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John W  Thomas
- **Operator:** Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [4104465](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104465)
## Narrative

While removing a hydraulic hose from the 980G Cat Loader employee's hand slipped and hit the metal next to the hose causing it to swell up and be sore.

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