# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000400023` · 01/31/2000 · E I Dupont De Nemours & Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** EI DuPont De Nemours & Co Inc
- **Operator:** E I Dupont De Nemours & Co Inc
- **Mine:** [0800225](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800225)
## Narrative

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE DREDGE MOTOR BARREL ASSEBMLY, A COUPLING FELL AND PINCHED MECHANIC'S LITTLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED TO REPAIR DAMAMGE.

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