# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003040038` · 10/20/2000 · Hanson Aggregates East Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates East Inc
- **Mine:** [3800233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800233)
## Narrative

EE WAS RAISING THE BALL LATCH ON THE GREASE TRAILOR WHEN HE TOOK PIECE OF STEEL PIPE AND TRIED TO KNOCK THE LATCH UP. WHEN HE DID HE SMASHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE THREE WAY HITCH.

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