# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042430145` · 08/20/2004 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1509571](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1509571)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE CATHEAD OF A MINE CABLE WHILE THE CABLE WAS BEING PULLED BY A 4-WHEELER. THE ROPE SLIPPED CAUSING HIS THUMB TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CATHEAD & THE 4-WHEELER - RESULTING IN A FRACTURED RIGHT THUMB.

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