# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032230042` · 08/01/2003 · Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Henry  Chaney Jr
- **Operator:** Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1518233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518233)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON SPEED REDUCER IT DROPPED ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A FRACTURE.

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