# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011270039` · 04/26/2001 · Arkansas Lime Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** United States Lime & Minerals Inc
- **Operator:** Arkansas Lime Company
- **Mine:** [0300464](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300464)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MAINTENANCE MAN REMOVE THE DRIVE GUARD FROM THE QUICKLIME SECONDARY CRUSHER AT OUR OLD PLANT SITE. THIS IS A LARGE AND HEAVY GUARD. THE UNBOLTED GUARD SLIPPED FROM ITS MOU NTING BRACKET FALLING ONTO EMPLOYEE'S FINGER. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE OF THE TIP OF THE FINGER AND A LACERATION REQUIRING 5 STITCHES. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK AFTER LEAVING HOSPITAL.

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