# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220232630021` · 09/12/2023 · Climax Molybdenum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Climax Molybdenum Company
- **Mine:** [0502256](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0502256)
## Narrative

Employee was checking fluids on the top level of a 994 loader in the manhole behind the cab. When EE went to climb out, EE placed  hand and the panel closed on EE's hand causing lacerations requiring stitches.

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