# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010080139` · 12/29/2000 · Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Western Garnet International
- **Operator:** Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd
- **Mine:** [1001564](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1001564)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE SLAMMED RIGHT THUMB IN BACKHOE DOOR.

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