# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001330014` · 05/03/2000 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [0401827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401827)
## Narrative

EE'S WERE TRYING TO TAKE OUT OLD STEEL PLATE GATE (1""X12""X23"") PLATE HUNG UP AS IT AME DOWN. EE REACHED OUT WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND LIFTED ONE SIDE OF THE PLATE FREEING IT, ALLOWING IT TO FALL DOWN ON HIS LEFT THUMB, SMASHING IT.

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