# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220070820007` · 03/15/2007 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4102632](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4102632)
## Narrative

Employee was disconnecting air hoses and when he disconnected them the pressure in the hose whipped around and hit left hand index finger.  Left index finger was lacerated requiring five stitches.

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