# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220030690036` · 02/18/2003 · Central City Synfuel
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William J  West
- **Operator:** Central City Synfuel
- **Mine:** [3608747](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608747)
## Narrative

EE STATES WHILE DOING DUTIES HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT HAND AND THUMB. WENT TO HOSPITAL, X-RAY THAT WAS TAKEN FAILS TO DEMONSTRATE A FRACTURE. HOWEVER THERE APPEARS TO BE A SPUR ON THE NAVICULAR PART OF THE BONE. THUMB SPICA HAS CREATED IMMOBILIZATION.

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