# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220003620053` · 12/07/2000 · Roadfork Development Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Roadfork Development Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1517252](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517252)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING TO ATTACH A FLAT CAR TO A MOTOR. THE ENDLOADER OPERATOR WAS PSOITIONING THE FLAT CAR SO THAT EE COULD INSERT A PIN INTO THE HITCH. THE FLAT CAR SLIPPED, CRUSHING EE'S LEFT MIDDL E FINGER.

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