# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200360002` · 02/04/2020 · Couch Aggregates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 23.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dunn Investment Company; Aggregates Holding LLC
- **Operator:** Couch Aggregates LLC
- **Mine:** [0100578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100578)
## Narrative

Tacking a piece of metal onto a metal feed bo, while holding in place to tack, it fell and sliced finger (right hand, index finger between fingernail and first knuckle). Received medical treatment at Southeast Health ER, receive stitches and told to follow up with doctor in couple days.

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