# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170450017` · 02/03/2017 · Robertson's
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RRM Development Corporation; Mitsubishi Corp
- **Operator:** Robertson's
- **Mine:** [0404652](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404652)
## Narrative

Miner was brushing sand from a broken pipe. The miner cut finger by not using SLAM or using proper PPE. Due to accumulation of companies safety points program. The miner reached 12 points in a rolling 12 months.  

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