# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042400003` · 08/19/2004 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast
- **Mine:** [0900460](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900460)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting with installation of grizzly bars in lower feeder when chain slipped, causing bars to pinch thumb between side of feeder and bars resulting in stitches to his left thumb and a broken knuckle.  Employee is performing his normal duties, but did recieve a prescription.

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