# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021960159` · 07/03/2002 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3800002](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800002)
## Narrative

EE HAD USED A CABLE PULLEY TO LIFT SCREENS FROM THE GROUND TO THE SCREEN DECK. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE PULLEY FROM THE CHAIN THAT WAS HOLDING IT. AS HE LIFTED THE PULLEY TO UNHOOK THE CHAIN, THE PULLEY SLIPPED AND THE CHAIN WHIPPED AROUND AND STRUCK HIS FINGER.

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