# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072320050` · 07/18/2007 · Big Horn Redi Mix Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Raymond W  DeVries
- **Operator:** Big Horn Redi Mix Inc
- **Mine:** [4801711](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801711)
## Narrative

Crushing crew was adjusting the cone spacing and were removing the shims when one of the crew members accidentally moved the pump into the downward position catching the left thumb of the other crew member.

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