# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053200006` · 11/09/2005 · Cotter Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Atomics Uranium Resources
- **Operator:** Cotter Corp
- **Mine:** [0501732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0501732)
## Narrative

While removing rods for a rod mill from the bin, one rod rolled over & caught the employee's hand between the rod and the rim on the bin.  This resulted in a contusion to his left hand and a fracture to the left index finger.

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