# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220252730017` · 09/22/2025 · J R Simplot Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WIPING DOWN HUB SURFACE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE ON 13060. ANOTHER EMPLYOEE WAS REMOVING DUO-CONE SEAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE DAMAGED METAL RING SPUNG FORWARD AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT THUMB KNUCKLE CUTTING IT OPEN, RESULTING IN STITCHES.

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