# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051710082` · 06/07/2005 · Ruschman Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 1.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gayhard L  Ruschman
- **Operator:** Ruschman Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [1001950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1001950)
## Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTANCE ON THE CRUSHER AND ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE WEAR PLATE FOR REPAIRS, THE WEAR PLATE FELL APPROX 4 TO 6"" STRIKING EE LEFT RING FINGER ABOVE FIRST KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE FINGER TIP AND 1/4"" LONG LACERATION ON SIDE OF FINGER TIP.

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