# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031810081` · 06/24/2003 · Imerys Marble 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [0900577](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900577)
## Narrative

SADDLE FELL FROM PACKER, EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT IT BACK INTO POSITION. WHILE HIS FINGER WAS UNDER THE SADDLE, HE HIT THE OPERATION LEVER, CAUSING THE SADDLE TO MOVE CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWE EN THE SADDLE AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

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