# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022610034` · 09/07/2002 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon Connecticut Inc
- **Mine:** [0600012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0600012)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING CAM IN SPRING GUIDE. A BENT CASTING WEDGED AGAINST THE SPRING INSIDE THE DEVICE. WHEN THE PUSHER BOLT WAS BACKED OFF PARTIALLY THE LINE UP PIN WAS REMOVED BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE IN THE BORE. WHEN HE TOUCHED THE END CASTING IT RELEASED THE SPRING TENSION PROPELLING THE HOUSING STRIKING HIS HAND AGAINST A WORKBENCH VISE.

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