# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220063200045` · 11/13/2006 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rohm & Haas Company
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [1600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600970)
## Narrative

EE was inspecting the oil cooler for leaks on the scaler. The hinged cover was secured in an upright position with a rope attached to the scaler's boom. The rope that was securing the oil cooler in an upright position was removed. EE had repositioned himself beneath the oil cooler and continued checking for leaks. The cover dropped pinching his hand between cooler & frame.

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