# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042860031` · 10/07/2004 · Titan Florida LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Titan Cement International S A
- **Operator:** Titan Florida LLC
- **Mine:** [0800931](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800931)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was carrying an Acetylene bottle on the second floor of the sand plant. While holding the bottle by it's end cap, the cap slipped, crushing his right thumb on the handrail.

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