# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003140010` · 10/30/2000 · 17 West Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 1.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** 17 West Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1507295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507295)
## Narrative

OPERATOR SHUT THE CAB DOOR ON THE TIP OF HIS FINGER AND AMPUTATED IT ABOUT THE BASE OF THE FINGERNAIL. THE DOCTORS REMOVED THE FINGER TO THE FIRST JOINT.

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