# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041470023` · 04/24/2004 · Custom Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **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:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James L  Core; Richard U  Core
- **Operator:** Custom Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1601384](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601384)
## Narrative

He was placing a metal plate on the screening plant, the plate slipped and he injured his finger.

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