# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220002970161` · 10/16/2000 · Txi (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Txi (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4101628](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101628)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON A ROLL CRUSHER, HE NEEDED TO REMOVE ROLL CRUSHER TIRE FROM HUB SO HE COULD WELD ON IT, WHILE PULLING TIRE OFF BY HAND, THE TIRE CAME LOOSE FROM HUB, HITTING THE FLOOR IN MAINT ENANCE SHOP, THE TIRE BOUNCED BACK AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN HUB AND TIRE.

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