# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033000038` · 10/17/2003 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3800012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800012)
## Narrative

EE WAS RE INSTALLING A RETURN ROLLER ON A CONVEYOR APPRLX. 32 INCHES FROM THE GROUND HE WAS UNDER THE CONVEYOR ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES. AFTER INSTALLING THE ROLLER. THE CONVEYOR WAS LOWERED INT O POSITION. AT THIS TIME, THE ROLLER FALL OUT OFONE OF THE BRACKETS AND STRUCK EE ON THE FINGER.

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