# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220001710019` · 06/14/2000 · Tufco Ready Mix Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Linda  Tufts
- **Operator:** Tufco Ready Mix Inc
- **Mine:** [4103217](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103217)
## Narrative

WAS ASSISTING IN LOADING A 15 GALLON DRUM OF OILINTO SERVICE TRUCK. AS HE AND ANOTHER WORKER LIFTED THE DRUM ONTO THE TRUCK TAILGATE, IT FELL CAUSING THE DRUM TO CUT HIS FINGER. THE TAILGATE LEGS WERE IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUCK BUMBER, BUT SLIPPED AND DRUM STARTED TO FALL OFF. HE STILL HAD HIS HAND UNDER THE DRUM WHICH CUT HIS FINGERAS IT STARTED TO FALL. 3 STICHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

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