# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052300019` · 07/14/2005 · Zemex Industrial Minerals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** DISLOCATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 221
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Industrial Minerals
- **Mine:** [0800111](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800111)
## Narrative

While turning a wheel valve, employee caught his right hand's ring finger.  Employee continued working.  Employee did not require medical treatment until July 26.  Employee was able to return to work and his job functions allow him to continue working without violating his issued work restrictions.  Treating physician did not immobilize the finger until August 3.

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