# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173110010` · 11/02/2017 · BNI Coal, Ltd
## 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:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Allete Inc
- **Operator:** BNI Coal, Ltd
- **Mine:** [3200218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200218)
## Narrative

Mechanic was removing a guard between the transfer case and engine on a kress coal truck. They removed 1/2 half of the guard, while handing it to the other mechanic they brushed against the other half embedding a piece of metal in the left elbow 1/2 inch with of human hair, one stich required for removal. 

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