# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220221250023` · 05/02/2022 · Buckskin Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kiewit Peter Sons' Inc
- **Operator:** Buckskin Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4801200](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801200)
## Narrative

Employee reached out with left hand to stop a large filter housing from falling. The housing landed on EE's left hand cutting the webbing between the ring and middle finger.  Employee need stitches to close the wound.

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