# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022200028` · 07/09/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 86
- **Mine experience:** 28.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102546](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102546)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF STEEL FROM THE TUNNEL AREA. HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE STEEL AND THE BELT STRUCTURE. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A LACERATION AND A FRACTURE TO THE E ND OF THE FINGER. THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING DOCTOR'S REPORTS AND ALSO THE PLANT WAS SHUT DOWN FROM 7/20 TO 8/3/02.

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