# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013300037` · 11/17/2001 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900231](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900231)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE LAID HIS IMPACT WRENCH WHICH HE WAS PLANNING TO USE TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE LID ONE HE CLOSED THE LID ON THE TANK CAR. HOWEVER, WHEN HE CLOSED THE LID WITH HIS LEFT HAND, HIS LEFT LIT TLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE LID AND IMPACT WRENCH. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION AND FRACTURE OF HIS FINGER.

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