# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002310049` · 08/10/2000 · SRM Aggregates,  Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U S Aggregate Inc
- **Operator:** SRM Aggregates,  Inc.
- **Mine:** [0103022](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103022)
## Narrative

CHANGING JAW DIE AND PUTTING THROAT BACK OVER JAW, THE CHAIN WAS TOO LONG SO THEY WERE GOING TO REHOOK IT, EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AND STUMBLED GRABBING A BAR AND THE THROAT SMASHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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