# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023230019` · 10/28/2002 · Manchester Sand Gravel & Cement Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Boston Sand & Gravel Company
- **Operator:** Manchester Sand Gravel & Cement Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2700062](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2700062)
## Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING THE SCREENS ON OCT 28, HE LIFTED A SCREEN INTO PLACE WITH A SCREEN HOOK. THE SCREEN BEVAME WEDGED AND HE TRIED TO FREE IT BY HAND. THE SCREEN SLID AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE SCREEN AND THE SIDE RAIL. ON NOV 6TH HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TIGHTENING DOWN A SCREEN WITH AN OPEN ENDED WRENCH, IT SLIPPED AND SMASHED HISHAND AGAIN. HE REPORTED IT TO OFFICE.

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