# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011200153` · 03/27/2001 · Gainey'S Sand & Gravel Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 18
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bob Ivey  Smith; Randall  Dawson
- **Operator:** Gainey'S Sand & Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3100421](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100421)
## Narrative

REMOVING HYDRAULIC PUMP FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK WHEN PUMP WAS DISCONNECTED FROM TRUCK IT WAS TOO HEAVY TO HOLD UP. IT FELL TO THE FLOOR, MASHING FINGER ABOUT LAST INCH OF RING FINGER.

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