# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163330006` · 11/21/2016 · Middlesboro Mining Operations Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 151
- **Mine experience:** 2.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** JW Resources Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Middlesboro Mining Operations Inc
- **Mine:** [1509876](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509876)
## Narrative

Employee was on 2nd floor waiting for a 250 gallon chemical tote to be raised and the metal frame on the tote broke and fell on employees hand which was on the handrail. Laceration to right hand requiring surgery to stitch. 

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