# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182290016` · 08/13/2018 · Alamo Cement Company 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Alamo Cement Company 
- **Mine:** [4103019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103019)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE RAW MILL. EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A LINER PLATE IN PLACE AS THE BOLTS WERE BEING CUT OFF FROM PLATE FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE PLATE SLIPPED AND AS THEY ATTEMPTED TO GRASP THE PLATE IT SLIPPED AND CUT THROUGH THE GLOVE CAUSING A LACERATION ON THE LEFT HAND PALM THAT REQUIRED 4 STITCHES. 

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