# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012110081` · 07/21/2001 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina Llc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

THE EE PLACED A 4"" X 4"" PIECE OF WOOD CRIBBING UNDE THE SHEET OF METAL SO SHEET METAL WOULD REST ON THE 4""X4"" AND ALLOW THE FORK TRUCK TO BACK AWAY FROM THE LOAD. AS THE EE WITHDREW HIS LEFT H AND FROM THE WOOD CRIBBINGK IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF A SHEET OF EXPANDED METAL, CAUSING THE LACERATION.

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