# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013450023` · 12/04/2001 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [0301804](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301804)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OFF CATWALK WHEN WATER HOSE GOT LOOSE AND SLIPPED THROUGH HIS HAND AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT THUMB AND CRACKED THE BONE.

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