# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011150015` · 04/18/2001 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [2300158](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2300158)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SANDING A PIECE OF PLYWOOD. A SPLINTER ENTERED THE RING FINGER ONHIS RIGHT HAND. ANINFECTION WAS DETECTED AND EMPLOYEE WAS REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST WHERE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED.

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