# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152580017` · 09/09/2015 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 4.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

A mechanic was replacing a ""T"" section of pipe, which to align was suspended from two points.  One of the points was a section of 3"" x 3"" x 3/8"" angle iron supported by structural I-beams. While maneuvering the horizontal pipe, the section of angle iron shifted from between the I-beams allowing the angle iron to fall and strike the mechanic on the hand. 

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