# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020220086` · 01/15/2002 · J R Simplot Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 25.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott  Simplot
- **Operator:** J R Simplot Company
- **Mine:** [1001590](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001590)
## Narrative

INDIVIDUALS WERE PULLING THE PIN OUT OF THE NOSE CONE ON A 150-TON HAUL TRUCK. THE PIN HUNG UP, SO THE INJURED EE LIFTED THE END WHILE ANOTHER MECHANIC PUSHED THE PIN FROM THE OTHER END. THE P IN CAME OUT, SMASHING THE EE'S THUMB JOINT AND CUTTING THE THUMB-REQUIRING SEVERAL STITCHES.

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