# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021890056` · 06/20/2002 · TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc)
- **Mine:** [4100007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100007)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING A PUNCH PLATE SCREEN ON A METSO SCREEN TOP DECK. HE AND ANOTHER WERE LETTING THE SCREEN DOWN TO THE CATWALK WHEN IT GOT HUNG UP ON THE SIDE OF THE SCREEN. WHILE TRYING TO FREE IT, THE SCREEN FELL CAUSING HIM TO SMASH HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND GUARD.

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