# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010440013` · 02/06/2001 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 103
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

INJURED HAD SHIELD RAISED ON TOP OF MOTOR TO INSPECT THE HYDRAULIC RE-TRACKER SYSTEM AND WHILE DOING SO, THE HINGED SHIELD FELL DOWN ON HIS RIGHT HAND THAT WAS LYING ON FRAME OF MOTOR CUTTING HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO MEDICAL CENTER WHERE HE RECEIVED SUTURES.

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