# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220250210041` · 01/19/2025 · South32 Hermosa Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** South32
- **Operator:** South32 Hermosa Inc.
- **Mine:** [0203398](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0203398)
## Narrative

Two electricians were installing a metal stand (approx. 300 LBS.) adjacent to the surface shaft ventilation fans. While the electrical stand was being positioned to secure on the ventilation pad, the load became unstable. The electricians attempted to stabilize the stand but were unable to prevent it from falling. When the rack fell, the employee's right pinky finger was lacerated.

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