# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051540003` · 05/25/2005 · National Cement Company Of California Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Company Of California Inc
- **Mine:** [0400213](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400213)
## Narrative

EE was preparing to pick 2 crusher hammers with boom truck.  He lifted one on end and balanced it.  While attempting to lift the second, the first tipped, pinching the tip of R #3 finger between the hammers. Laceration required stitches and there was a minor fracture to the distal phalange

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