# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040510005` · 02/17/2004 · Solar Sources Underground L 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:** Machine maintenance
- **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:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Underground L L C
- **Mine:** [1202103](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1202103)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A DAMAGED CENTER SUPPORT STRAP FROM THE CENTER SECTION ON A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. AS HE RAN HIS RIGHT HAND DOWN AND ALONG A PIN HOLDER THE TOP PORTION OF HIS HAND RECEIVED A ONE AND A HALF INCH LACERATION FROM A SHARP METAL EDGE ON THE PIN HOLDER. HE WAS EXAMINED AND TREATED BY A LOCAL PHYSICIAN WHO CLOSED THE WOUND WITH 3 SUTURES. NO LOST TIME.

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