# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030210133` · 01/08/2003 · Ruleman's Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Frank  Climer
- **Operator:** Ruleman's Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [4003053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003053)
## Narrative

HE WAS REPLACING A SHAFT ON SHACKER. THE SHAFT HUNG THEN MOVED SHOVEING THUMB INTO ANOTHER PIECE OF STEEL. CUT THUMB AT 1ST JOINT.

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