# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011650044` · 06/06/2001 · Blue Diamond Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Blue Diamond Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1509636](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509636)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SIDE PLATE OFF A CARRIER WHEN THE COVER SLIPPED AND CAUGHT THE TIP OF HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. RECEIVED MEDICAL REPORT INDICATING THE TIP OF THE FINGER WAS FRAC TURED.

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