# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061600012` · 06/06/2006 · Cole Sand & Gravel Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jack  Cole
- **Operator:** Cole Sand & Gravel Company
- **Mine:** [2500966](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500966)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a hydraulic hose on a truck.  Employee had completed the replacement of the hose and was removing the safety blocks when chain slipped and made contact with his left hand resulting in a fracture.

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