# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033350014` · 11/20/2003 · Kindill Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Weighman, Scale person
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Kindill Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1200332](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200332)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING THE RIGHT FORK BACK ON THE FORKTRUCK. HE LIFTED THE FORK TO SLIDE INTO PLACE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, PINCHING THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

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