# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160600011` · 02/26/2016 · Omega Surface Mining, 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:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omega Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Omega Surface Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4407326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407326)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to pressure test an after-cooler with 30 psi.  The test instrument slipped out of the in-take of the after-cooler.  Employee then instinctively attempted to grab the testing apparatus causing a cut to EE's left thumb which required 5 sutures to repair.

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