# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050330012` · 01/28/2005 · Kyanite Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Disthene Group Inc
- **Operator:** Kyanite Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4403743](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4403743)
## Narrative

While cleaning up excess material at the East Ridge dryer - went to pick up a piece of tin - the tin was frozen to the ground and cut index and middle fingers on right hand - was wearing leather gloves at time of accident

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