# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032540021` · 08/26/2003 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## 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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

WHILE UNLOADING WEAR SLIDES TAKEN FROM CV 18.1 FROM TILDON I ELEVATOR EE SUSTAINED A LACERATIONON HIS LEFT PALM. THE METAL CUT THROUGH HIS GLOVE AS HE WAS SETTING THE SLIDE DOWN. THE METAL FRAMEWORK ON THE SLIDES HAD WORN TO A SHARPENED EDGE, STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

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