# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220162220008` · 08/03/2016 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** 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:** 15.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900070)
## Narrative

On 8/3, EE was installing a guard for a grid coupling. As the guard was lifted, the lid fell back & the corner of the lid struck thumb causing a laceration. EE did not seek medical treatment at that time, but later advised the thumb was swollen, sore & EE was unable to bend it. EE was taken to medical facility on 8/6 where EE was treated for infection.

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