# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041170028` · 04/12/2004 · Metallic Ventures (U. S.), Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Metallic Ventures Gold Inc
- **Operator:** Metallic Ventures (U. S.), Inc.
- **Mine:** [2602517](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602517)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING DRILL STEEL ON A JUMBO DRILL AND DROPPED DRILL STEEL ON HIS FINGER SMASHING IT.

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