# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220081150040` · 04/16/2008 · BHP Copper Inc
## 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:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
- **Operator:** BHP Copper Inc
- **Mine:** [0201049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201049)
## Narrative

Mounting tire on CAT 785 haul truck. After holding retaining ring and ring was on wheel, the forklift released the tire and tire fell on right hand. Compound fracture of pinky finger and tendon damage to ring finger, both on right hand.

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