# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220080990061` · 03/18/2008 · Holcim (US) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Inc
- **Mine:** [3000073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000073)
## Narrative

Allegedly while adjusting the forks on the fork-lift, employee's right thumb snapped back. EE was working too fast.

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