# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220180370008` · 01/31/2018 · COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
- **Mine:** [4103483](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103483)
## Narrative

While repairing shredder tire, a sliver of metal stabbed employee in the left thumb. Employee removed the metal but a small piece remained embedded in the thumb causing infection and swelling.

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