# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220022700016` · 09/20/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2200313](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200313)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TRUCK WASHER WITH AIR HOIST WHEN HIS LEFT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WASHER AND THE FALL PROTECTION CAGE. HIS HAND WAS ON THE TRUCK WASHER AND HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WAS INJURED. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR WHERE HIS FINGER RECEIVED 14 STITCHES.

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