# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220212390026` · 08/24/2021 · Extra Energy, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 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:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
- **Operator:** Extra Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608647](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608647)
## Narrative

EE had removed right side of the cap and started loosening bolts on the left side. Was removing the 3rd of 4 bolts when the cap assembly shifted.  EE instinctively raised right hand to block the cap assembly from hitting them. The cap assembly hit EE's hand and punctured glove taking hand with the cap assembly causing the cut to right  thumb/palm.

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