# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220040130004` · 12/22/2003 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO DROP THE INSIDE OF A CYLINDER INTO THE CASING. HE WAS HOLDING THE CYLINDER BY THE RIM TRYING TO EASE THE PISTON DOWN THE CASING. THE CYLINDER FELL DOWN THE CASING RATHER EASILY CATCHING HIS RING FINGER ON THE LIP. IT CUT THE RING FINGER OFF AT THE FIRST KNUCKLE.

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