# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040890082` · 03/24/2004 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hoist
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900471](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900471)
## Narrative

EE was removing a pressure washer from an upper level floor & it was being lowered down the steps to bottom floor for repairs. The EE used the hoist to raise the front of the unit to get it off the handrail when the hook connected to the handle & slid over pinching his rt. little finger causing an avulsion to the distal end.

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