# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031630035` · 06/03/2003 · Point Mining 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:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING UNLOAD BELT STRUCTURE FOR A BELT MOVE - STRUCTURE GOT TANGLED UP & ROLLED BACK ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUSING SPRAIN - WENT TO DOCTOR & MISSED 1 SHIFT DUE TO DOCTORS APPOINTME NT.

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