# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050210017` · 01/18/2005 · Echo Bay Exploration Inc.
## 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:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinross Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Echo Bay Exploration Inc.
- **Mine:** [4503336](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4503336)
## Narrative

Individual was replacing pipe-wrap Insulation in winter conditions.  Stood up to reposition himself and lost footing in the snow.  Reached out to balance himself, caught hold of the aluminum pipe wrap and caused a small laceration to the palm of his hand, fleshy part under thumb.

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