# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010600055` · 02/24/2001 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 26.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** IMC Global Inc
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE LIFTED A TWO PIECE METAL PLATE GUARD COVER ON #693 DC SHUTTLE TO SEE HOW MUCH CABLE WAS LEFT IN CABLE REEL.WHILE LIFTING THE LEFT GUARD COVER TO UPRIGHT POSITION AND WHILE ATTEMPT ING TO LIFT THE OTHER GUARD COVER THE COVER ON LEFT SIDE FELL. EE GOT HIS LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN COVER DOOR AND SHUTTLE CAR RESULTING IN LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

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