# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082240011` · 07/31/2008 · Reed Minerals Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert J  Reed Sr
- **Operator:** Reed Minerals Inc
- **Mine:** [0102996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0102996)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing an air compressor on a Mack water truck. The compressor mounts in close quarters, and slipped, mashing his little finger against the truck frame. The little finger was cut, requiring 3 stitches.

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