# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220203140020` · 11/05/2020 · Grace Pacific LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **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:** 157
- **Mine experience:** 3.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alexander & Baldwin Incorporated
- **Operator:** Grace Pacific LLC
- **Mine:** [5100173](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100173)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting to move a battery box. EE had opened the lid of the box and braced it to check the forklift fork position. While looking into the box to check fork position, the box shifted and the lid fell down striking the left hand. This resulted in a two inch laceration that required stitches. EE was taken to the emergency room and Quarry safety personnel were notified.

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