# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190430010` · 02/11/2019 · Krauthco Inc
## 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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mike D.  Krauth
- **Operator:** Krauthco Inc
- **Mine:** [0504983](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504983)
## Narrative

employee was assisting in removal of a water tank, from the back of a truck.  The tank has a set of steel arms that lock it into position.  The employee's hand was cut by a steel shard, on the steel arm, while dragging tank out of truck.  the employee received a long cut on the palm of the hand, requiring stitches.  the employee was wearing safety gloves, during the incident.

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