# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061500054` · 05/22/2006 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 0.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

while removing a pin from an addcar with his right hand, he dropped the pin on his left thumb crushing his thumb.

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