# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220200700001` · 02/16/2020 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 340
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
- **Mine:** [0404075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404075)
## Narrative

EE was in the bottom compartment below the cooler while it was being stroked. EE was spraying blue paint on any metal that was rubbing on grates.  EE lost balance, as EE regained balance EE threw EE's hands up in frustration. EE's hand and spray paint got caught in the grates above.

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