# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020220034` · 01/16/2002 · Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 3.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Border Partners LP
- **Operator:** Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC
- **Mine:** [0201047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201047)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS CLOSING THE LID TO THE OXYGEN/ACETYLENE CART WHEN HE GOT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE CART AND THE LID. THE LID CLOSED CAUSING A PINCH POINT AND THE LEFT RING FINGER TOP WAS SEVERED.

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