# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220053460052` · 12/05/2005 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 22.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700749)
## Narrative

THE NEWLY TRANSFERRED LUBRICATOR WAS CHECKING OIL ON THE TRACKMOBILE. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOWER THE METAL ENGINE HOOD, THE HINGE TWISTED CAUSING THE HOOD TO FREEFALL DOWN ON THE EMPLOYEE'S MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

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