# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031130002` · 04/18/2003 · Jim Walter Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Rerail equipment, Sprag
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walter Energy Incorporated
- **Operator:** Jim Walter Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [0101322](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0101322)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING IN RE-RAILING A WRECKED MINE CAR, WHEN ANOTHER EE DROPPED A LIFTING JACK ON HIS FINGER CAUSING A CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT THUMB.

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