# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022310031` · 08/12/2002 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary 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:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600970)
## Narrative

AFTER CHANGING OIL IN THE LONGWALL FACE CONVEYOR TAILGATE DRIVE GEARBOX THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE COVER ON THE DRIVE. HE GOT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER PINCHED BETWEEN THE COVER & MOUNTING PLATE.

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