# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011520056` · 05/21/2001 · Arch Of West Virginia
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Arch Of West Virginia
- **Mine:** [4603335](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603335)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE AND FELLOW WORKER WERE REMOVING RADIATOR FROM LOADER WHEN THE RADIATOR DROPPED SLIGHTLY, MASHING THE TIP OF EMPLOYEE'S FINGER BETWEEN THE RADIATOR MOUNT AND LOADER FRAME.

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