# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150780009` · 03/10/2015 · Garnet USA LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Idaho State Gold Company (ISGC); GMA Garnet Group
- **Operator:** Garnet USA LLC
- **Mine:** [2402072](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402072)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to place a cover over a pump propeller. While trying to place the cover, the employee was moving his hand along a brass bushing. A burr on the brass bushing caused a cut on the employee's middle finger that required three stitches.

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