# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220050310077` · 01/25/2005 · B B Mining Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald  Blankenberger
- **Operator:** B B Mining Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202175](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202175)
## Narrative

Counterweight on shovel was being removed. Three of the bolts holding the weight were off, the fourth bolt was loose. Employee placed left middle finger under washers and the counterweight was slightly lifted pinching fingertip. Pinched off 1/8 inch off end of fingertip.

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