# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023050045` · 10/28/2002 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ashland Inc
- **Operator:** Lone Mountain Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [1502263](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502263)
## Narrative

HE WAS ASSISTING IN STARTING A LOW TRAC FORKLIFT. THE HOOD OF THE LOW TRAC WAS RAISED AND HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE FRAME. THE LID FELL AND STRUCK HIS FINGER.

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