# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020180011` · 01/12/2002 · Nevada Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Nevada Cement Company
- **Mine:** [2600015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600015)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON A COOLER DRIVER WHEEL (ABOUT 12"" DIA. SOLID STEEL). THE WHEEL WAS STUCK ON THE SHAFT AND AS HE PULLED ON IT THE WHEEL CAME OFF AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER SMASHING IT. HIS FINGER WAS NOT BROKEN BUT IT TOOK 3 SUTURES TO FIX IT.

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