# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021480114` · 05/22/2002 · Glacier Northwest
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** Glacier Northwest
- **Mine:** [4500020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4500020)
## Narrative

WHILE POSITIONING TRANSMISSION FOR INSTALLATION INTO HAUL TRUCK, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, PINCHING LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND CONCRETE FLOOR. EE SENT FOR OBSERVATION, XRAY DETERMI NED SLIGHT FRACTURE TO TIP OF FINGER. SEVERE BRUISING TO FINGERNAIL AREA.

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