# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020630111` · 02/23/2002 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
- **Mine:** [0400034](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400034)
## Narrative

EE, A MECHANIC WELDER, WAS BREAKING IN AS BACKUP FOR THE MACHINIST. HE WAS TURNING DOWN A PIECE OF STOCK IN THE 24.5"" LATHE & WENT TO CLEAR OUT SHAVINGS. INSTEAD OF USING A TOOL HANDLE TO CLEA N SHAVINGS, AS REQUIRED, HE GRABBED A PIECE WITHHIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 8 STITCHES.

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