# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210700003` · 03/04/2021 · HC&D, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MOVEABLE LADDERS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pohaku Paa LLC
- **Operator:** HC&D, LLC
- **Mine:** [5100004](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100004)
## Narrative

Miner was throwing a chain over a beam while standing on a step ladder. Chain slipped, yanked their hand. Miner's left hand hit the ladder forcefully resulting in a laceration of the top of left thumb. 

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