# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022400017` · 08/13/2002 · Mears Enterprises Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kerry L  Mears
- **Operator:** Mears Enterprises Inc.
- **Mine:** [3608704](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3608704)
## Narrative

WHILE BELTING UP A RAIL COVERED WITH MUD SLIPPED OUT OF VICTIM'S HAND HITTING HIS RIGHT HAND ON BOTTOM STRUCTURE.

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