# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052410028` · 08/25/2005 · The Plum Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Comstock Mining Inc
- **Operator:** The Plum Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [2601871](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601871)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PUMP AT THE MERRILL-CROWE. THE PUMP SLIPPED CUTTING HIS PINKY FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. FINGER WAS SEVERED, AND TOOK 11 STITCHES

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