# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220032880028` · 10/05/2003 · Black Hawk Synfuel LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Progress Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Black Hawk Synfuel LLC
- **Mine:** [4608793](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608793)
## Narrative

WHILE REMOVING A LARGE ROCK FROM FACILITY, THE ROCK SLIPPED FROM THE EE'S LEFT HAND AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE SKIRT BOARD FRAMING. BRUISING AND A LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES BY PHYSICIAN.

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