# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042540009` · 09/05/2004 · Antelope Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling 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:** 6.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RTZ-CRA Group
- **Operator:** Antelope Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4801337](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801337)
## Narrative

Employee was positioned inside of a manlift installing a pivot arm cap on a tailgate pivot arm of an 830E Komatso haul truck.  The employee placed two bolts in the cap and was reaching down to pick up another bolt when the cap came loose stiking the little finger on the right hand which was positioned on the handrail of the manlift.

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