# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220010640066` · 02/23/2001 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [0800477](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800477)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING GUARD FOR THE FRESH WATER PUMP ON WETMILL CONCENTRATOR. GUARD PINNED EE'S LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST PUMP'S TANK. EE WAS TAKEN TO COMPANY DR. RECEIVED SUTUTRE, SPLINT. RETD TO NORMAL DUTIES. INCIDENT REVIEWED WITH INJ EE. REPORT COMPLETED

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