# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212800014` · 10/06/2021 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OYAK Group
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [3610222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3610222)
## Narrative

Operator was changing out Classifier blades, and in the process of doing so, operator cut finger while pulling a blade.  Operator was required to wear gloves, and was not.

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