# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043150042` · 11/09/2004 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0500790](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500790)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON EQUIPMENT IN THE UNDERGROUND SHOP WHEN HE NOTICED THAT HE HAD A SLIVER IN HIS KNUCKLE.  HE CONTINUED TO WORK IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MINE.  EE REMOVED THE SLIVER WITH AN AWL 4-5 HOURS LATER.  HE REPORTED IT AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT.  IT WAS DECIDED TO TAKE EE TO THE LOCAL CLINIC FOR TREATMENT.  IT WAS FOUND THAT HE HAD AN INFECTION REQUIRING MEDICATION.

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