# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022320027` · 08/16/2002 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103658)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING CHANGING ROLLERS ON AN HITACHI BACKHOE. THE #3 ROLLER WAS SET IN PLACE & A BOLT WAS STARTED TO SECURE IT. THE EMPLOYEES BEGAN TO RELEASE THE PRESSURE ON THE ROLLER & THE BOLT DID NOT HOLD. THE ROLLER DROPPED DOWN ON THE EE'S LEFT HAND & PINCHED IT BETWEEN THE ROLLER & AN IMPACT WRENCH. THIS RESULTED IN A 1"" LACERATION TO THE LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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