# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021890065` · 07/01/2002 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BPU Reynolds Inc
- **Operator:** Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

FOUR EMPLOYEES WERE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A FOUR SECTION FROM SCAFFOLD. IN THE PROCESS, A SCAFFOLD PLANK ON THE SECOND SECTION FELL & STRUCK AN EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT HAND. HE SUFFERED A FRACTURED THIRD FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND. NO LOST TIME; RESTRICTED DUTY ONLY.

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