# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042540008` · 09/01/2004 · Star Aggregates Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward L  Haak
- **Operator:** Star Aggregates Inc
- **Mine:** [4801383](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801383)
## Narrative

Employee was unloading metal screens from supplier's truck.  He had his fingers through the openings in the screen when the supplier's employee let go of the screens.  The screens slid down the truck pinching his finger and bending it sideways.

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