# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220072680034` · 02/27/2007 · West Ridge Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Timberman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** West Ridge Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202233](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202233)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to change the transducer on shield #117. After he lowered the shield, he shut off the pressure and released the pressure on the transducer. As he pulled the stape out of the coupler, the hose still had pressure on it and when it was released it injected emulsion into his #4 finger on his left hand.

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