# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051010040` · 03/21/2005 · Columbus Limestone Inc
## 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Columbus Limestone Inc
- **Mine:** [3302784](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3302784)
## Narrative

While removing the back plate on f-5 conveyor, the 3/4"" plate was unbolted. EE was working with another ee and together they pulled the plate from the bolts. the plate fell back and pinched left little finger against tailpulley guard. this is reportable because ee had a splint put on finger.

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