# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220052430041` · 08/23/2005 · American Sandstone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blaser Aquisition Corporation
- **Operator:** American Sandstone
- **Mine:** [0202708](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0202708)
## Narrative

Employee sustained a fracture to his right ring finger when a block of wood standing on end atop a large block of stone was blown over by the wind, striking his finger. Injury not reported until next morning 8-24-05, at which time he received medical treatment. He returned to regular duty 8-24-05 at his own request.

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