# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052510030` · 09/06/2005 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4101059](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101059)
## Narrative

WHILE PARTNER HELD ONE END OF 1/4""X4""X10' PLATE, EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO WELD THE OTHER ENT TO THE VS-01 SUMP. WHEN THE PARTNER DROPPED HIS ENT, EMPLOYEES THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PLATE AND THE SUMP, PINCHINGT IT AT THE KNUCKLE

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