# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220020240028` · 01/13/2002 · The Quapaw Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RAILROAD TIES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L  Childress; Donald B  Childress
- **Operator:** The Quapaw Co
- **Mine:** [3401273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401273)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 2 1/2 FT PIECE OF RAILROAD TIE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND RAILROAD TIE LANDED ON HIS FINGER, FRACTURING IT.

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