# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220012740044` · 09/24/2001 · Columbia River Sand & Gravel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Columbia River Sand & Gravel
- **Mine:** [4503285](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503285)
## Narrative

TIED BARGE AND TUG UP TO SPUD BARGE-HOOKED UP 5 PIPE-OFF LOAD BARGE AND SAND. TIGHTENED UP BARGE MORNING UINES STARTED TO UNHOOK 5 PIPE WHEN RACKETED GEAR TOOL-TOOL SLIPPED. AND PINCHED RT LIT TLE FINGER BETWEEN TOOL AND HANDRAIL, CRUSHING FINGER TIP FRACTURING TIP AND LACERATING TIP AREA FINGER NAIL 11 SUTURES AND FINGER TIP SPLINT.

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