# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220242890044` · 10/02/2024 · US Mine Corp
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** A Scott  Dockter
- **Operator:** US Mine Corp
- **Mine:** [0401878](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401878)
## Narrative

Repairing a machine guard, caught right forearm on a sharp piece of metal and lacerated it. Took to emergency room and they stitched it closed.

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