# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011970058` · 07/05/2001 · West Ridge Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A WORN BIT FROM A BIT BLOCK ON THE CUTTER DRUM ON THE SHEARER. HE WAS USING A CHISEL TO FREE THE BIT. WHEN IT CAME FREE THE CASE SLIPPED AND HIS PINKY FINGER AND RING FINGER CA ME INTO CONTACT WITH A SHARP EDGE ON THE BIT BLOCK.

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