# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220071710009` · 06/18/2007 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [4103896](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103896)
## Narrative

Employee was removing guard to replace v-belts @ headpulley of conveyor. Lifted about 4"" and wouldn't budge. Reached down down grab guard & pickup on, when guard dropped back into place, severing tip of middle finger on left hand.

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