# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003420015` · 12/02/2000 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102632)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD MANUALLY INCREASED THE SPEED ON THEREAR ENGINE ON 36027 HITACHI BACKHOE WHEN HE WASCLOSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOOR HE SCRATCHEDHIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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