# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150200041` · 01/14/2015 · Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaschak Holding Corp
- **Operator:** Blaschak Anthracite Corporation
- **Mine:** [3608780](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608780)
## Narrative

Broken side cutter was removed from demag bucket with welding truck crane. Hook-on cable got welded in point sheave. Welding partner lowered winch causing slack on the reel. Employee yanked on broken piece which came down on his finger because of slack.

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