# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262180014` · 07/26/2026 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

A mobile maintenance mechanic was changing out a grease barrel on a lube truck and when they were picking up the pump and lid to reinstall it on the drum, they lost grip of the pump and when they attempted to catch it, the sharp edge of the lid on the pump caused a laceration on their left thumb requiring two sutures.

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