# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002640004` · 08/14/2000 · Milwhite Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Milwhite Inc
- **Operator:** Milwhite Inc
- **Mine:** [0900150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900150)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL A GEAR BOX ON ELEVATOR SHAFT. BOX FELL AND CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S RIGHTRING FINGER BETWEEN GEAR REDUCER AND GUARD SUPPORT AND TORE OFF FINGERNAIL.

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