# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022660018` · 09/17/2002 · Falkirk Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Falkirk Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3200491](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200491)
## Narrative

WHILE LIFTING AN HYDRAULIC RAM FROM A TRUCK BOX ONTO A DRAGLINE SHOE, THE EMPLOYEE'S MIDDLE LEFT HAND FINGER GOT PINCHED. THE INJURY TO HIS FINGER REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT.

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