# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152810003` · 10/06/2015 · Imerys Carbonates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Spot rail cars, Trip riding
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Carbonates LLC
- **Mine:** [0100011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100011)
## Narrative

ALIGNING RAILS BY THROWING SWITCH. HANDLE ON SWITCH POPPED UP WITH FORCE STRIKING HAND. LACERATION WITH STITCHES

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