# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080860007` · 03/24/2008 · Grand Junction Concrete Pipe Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 2.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Marie E  Tipping
- **Operator:** Grand Junction Concrete Pipe Co.
- **Mine:** [0504824](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504824)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in relocating a VSI Crusher.  The employee grabbed the stationary part of a leg to pull himself up.  The adjustable portion of the leg was activated.  Employees middle and ring finger of right hand were caught between the moving and stationary part of the leg.  Employee states he heard warning that leg was activated.

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