# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040680027` · 02/24/2004 · Columbia River Carbonates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northwest Carbonates; Bleeck Management
- **Operator:** Columbia River Carbonates
- **Mine:** [4503286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503286)
## Narrative

MINER WAS LIFTING METAL FLOOR GRATE WHEN AN ADJACENT GRATE SLIPPED AND PINCHED THE MIDDLE FINGERTIP OF HIS RIGHT HAND. MINER WAS WEARING LEATHER GLOVES BUT PORTION OF SKIN ON FINGERTIP SLICED OFF (NAIL INTACT).

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