# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220230800015` · 03/08/2023 · RES Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 14.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** RES Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [3609603](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609603)
## Narrative

Employee was removing the hood springs on a tri-axle truck in preparation of removing the radiator. The spring was under tension and slipped out of their hand and the hooked end of the spring penetrated the skin of their right hand. Medical attention was required to clean and stitch the wound.

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