# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220041980023` · 07/07/2004 · Columbus Limestone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Columbus Limestone Inc
- **Mine:** [3302784](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3302784)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING F-8 CONVEYOR. EE STOPPED TO CHANGE THE CARTRIDGE, PLACED GREASE GUN ON CONVEYOR, OPENED NEW TUBE OF GREASE. WITH GREASE TAB IN HAND HE REACHED FOR FALLING GREASE GUN. AS HAND CLOSED, THE TAB CUT EE'S RT. MIDDLE FINGER.

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