# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050030037` · 12/28/2004 · Rinker Materials Western Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials Western Inc.
- **Mine:** [0200722](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200722)
## Narrative

The plant foreman directed ee to remove did old rollers and frames from an old conveyor to a rock conveyor they were rebuilding. he made improve decision by nut asking for help when he discovered that the old 36"" troughing roller and frame were heavier than normal.

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