# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020220144` · 01/19/2002 · Imerys Clays Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Clays Inc
- **Mine:** [0900110](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900110)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE REMOVING PIPING UNDERNEATH MANIFOLD. REMOVED CLAMP FROM ONE END. PIPING SWUNG DOWN FROM OTHER END/ CLAMP. JAMMED LEFT HAND AGAINST HANDRAIL OF WORK PLATFORM. (UNSECURED PIPING) FRACTU RE TO LEFT THIRD FINGER. LIMITED USE OF LEFT HAND, 10 LB LIFTING, APPROX 3 WEEKS.

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