# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220193450018` · 12/10/2019 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** KILNS,MELT FURNACE,RETORT
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [0100394](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100394)
## Narrative

EE was inside a kiln pre-heater removing rock, using a chute.  While throwing rock into the chute, the employee's hand hit the roof of the pre-heater.  The EE's 2nd digit of the right hand (index finger) was lacerated.  EE was wearing leather gloves.  EE was taken to the local emergency room where EE received five (sutures) and returned to full duty. 

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