# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003460131` · 11/28/2000 · CalMat Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** CalMat Co
- **Mine:** [0401734](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401734)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT TO SEE A DR ON 11-28-00 AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY. EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A GUARD AND WHEN HE PUT YHIS HAND DOWN ON THE GUARD, A HAMMER, FROM ABOVE, FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND AND FRACTURED HIS LEFT PINKY FINGER.

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