# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220052780016` · 09/29/2005 · Mine Rite Coal Co Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Billy  Wright
- **Operator:** Mine Rite Coal Co Inc
- **Mine:** [1514015](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1514015)
## Narrative

LOWERING THUMB ON EXCAVATOR REMOVING PIN ON THUMB FELL ON END OF THUMB TIP.

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