# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002970058` · 10/05/2000 · Tilcon New York Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York Inc
- **Mine:** [2800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800014)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A WEAR PLATE ON THE CHUTE THAT FEEDS 3 & 4 CRUSHER. THE PLATE WAS 1"" THICK MEASURING 14"" X 18"". THE PLATE WAS BEING HELD IN PLACE BY ANOTHER EE WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AND THE P LATE SLID DOWN ON INJURED EE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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