# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052620058` · 09/06/2005 · Cantera Carraizo Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** RDIATNG SUBST OF EQIP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alfonso M  Diaz
- **Operator:** Cantera Carraizo Inc
- **Mine:** [5400019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5400019)
## Narrative

While removing a radiator from an equipment, he lifted it (to pull it out) to position it closer to the door of the machine and it slipped falling on his pinky finger (right hand) causing it to break (tear) the skin and remove the fingernail.

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