# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220060790026` · 03/08/2006 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Located on 8-A section during a longwall move EE's left thumb was amputated at the distal joint while attempting to block up a shield prior to  transport. The shield tip slid off of the mast of the scoop bucket causing the shield to drop down approx. 3"". EE's thumb was caught between  shield canopy and the crib he was holding (upright, vertical).

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