# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072570010` · 07/13/2007 · Energy West Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 30.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4200121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200121)
## Narrative

Employee stated he was attempting to open a door, he pulled on it first then jerked on the handle and his hand slipped off straining his finger. First report of injury was received 7-18-07. Employee had surgery Aug 3rd.  The difference between the reporting date, surgery date and accident date was due pending a medical report verifying injury.

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