# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220061880045` · 06/26/2006 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0102343](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102343)
## Narrative

Employee and two maintenance mechanics were replacing flights and return rollers on pan feeder. The bolts securing one of the flights had been removed. Employee was pushing on flight with left hand. The flight dislodged and as it fell, it struck employee's left hand causing a fracture to middle finger and back of hand (3rd metacarpal).

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