# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032200039` · 07/25/2003 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Coal sampler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0900070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900070)
## Narrative

EE WAS INJURED WHILE MAKING REPAIRS TO A SHAKER USED TO TAKE QUALITY CONTROL SAMPLES. THE GUARD WAS RAISED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO SHAKER, GUARD FELL ON EE'S THUMB.

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