# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013090044` · 10/31/2001 · Buffalo Crushed Stone Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc
- **Operator:** Buffalo Crushed Stone Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3000820](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000820)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING A PART ON A ""WINDOW REGULATOR."" HE REMOVED THE HANDLE GEAR RELEASING TENSION ON THE SPRING. PLATE ATTACHED TO SPRING SWUNG AROUND & STRIKING PALM OF RT. HAND.

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