# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220042940008` · 10/19/2004 · Meshoppen Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Ruark
- **Operator:** Meshoppen Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [3608880](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608880)
## Narrative

Employee was pulling stone across saw table onto rollers and caught his thumb between the stone and the guide rail which resulted in a laceration of his thumb on his right hand.  The employee received 7 stitches.

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