# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151960029` · 07/07/2015 · Huber Carbonates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** Huber Carbonates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100055)
## Narrative

Miner greasing the front end of the skid steer. He reposition the drum in to the secondary containment tray. He grabbed the lid of the 25 gl drum the lid slipped on the ring of the barrel and the tab came in contract with his right pinky finger. He received a small cut on his finger and had difficulty moving finger. Employee taken to emergency room. Laceration on the flexor tendon.

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