# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011830037` · 06/17/2001 · Dynatec Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 1.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dynatec Corp
- **Operator:** Dynatec Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [2602314](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602314)
## Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING A 6"" BY 20' SECTION OF STEEL PIPE, THE PIPE SLIPPED AND SMASHED THE LITTLE FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE SCISSOR LIFT TRUCK. AMPUTATION OF FIRST KNUCKLE OF LITTLE FINGER LEFT HAND.

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