# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033100051` · 10/02/2003 · Texas Mining LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Texas Mining LP
- **Mine:** [4101003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101003)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING MAINTENANCE CREW REPLACE BEARINGS ON APUMP SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS BEING REPOSITIONED WHEN IT FELL APPROX. 8 INCHES STRIKING EE LEFT HAND INJURING FORE AND MIDDLE FINGERS.

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