# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002490102` · 08/25/2000 · Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P.
- **Mine:** [1500079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500079)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 2' LONG 8X8 POST TO THE LOCATION WHERE HE WAS WORKING; THE POST WAS WET DUE TO RECENT RAINFALL IN THE AREA AND SLIPPED FROM HIS HANDS. HE BROKE HIS FINGER WHEN HE TRIE D TO CATCH THE POST BEFORE IT HIT THE GROUND.

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