# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052380036` · 08/17/2005 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

MEMBER WAS INSTALLING PIN TO COUPLE HWM CARS ON AN ADDINGTON HWM SYSTEM. AS HE INSTALLED THE PIN, HIF FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CAR FRAME THE LIP OF THE PIN. THIS RESULTED IN 2 SUTURES AND A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

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