# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071410042` · 05/14/2007 · Oldcastle SW Group, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle SW Group, Inc.
- **Mine:** [0504549](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504549)
## Narrative

The employee was assisting a co-worker replace a drive belt guard on the screen plant. As they were maneuvering the guard into place, the employee's hand slipped and struck the frame brace that is situated near the guard. His thumb required 7 stitches to close the wound. He was fitted with a metal protective guard on his thumb.

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