# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022350009` · 08/19/2002 · Simplot Phosphates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Simplot J R Company & Farmland Industries
- **Operator:** Simplot Phosphates LLC
- **Mine:** [4200998](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200998)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRING THE CHUTE ON 4896 BELT LINE. WELDING A PLATE ALONG THE BOTTOM OF CHUTE. HE WELDED ONE END OF PLATE TO THE CHUTE, THEN USED A WELD ON CLAMP TO PULL THE GAP OUT OF THE OTHER END . THE WELD HOLDING THE CLAMP BROKE, RELEASING THE GREE END OF THE PLATE FORCING HIS HAND BACK AGAINST THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE CHUTE.

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