# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220062220041` · 08/08/2006 · Tri-State Stone & Building Supply Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Porto Family Dynasty Trust 1; Brian A Porto et  al
- **Operator:** Tri-State Stone & Building Supply Inc.
- **Mine:** [1800404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800404)
## Narrative

Miner was hand-loading building stone, when his left thumb was pinched between 2 stones. His thumb is bruised and has a slight fracture. The Dr. splinted the thumb and instructed him not to use his left hand for one week.

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