# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082480014` · 09/03/2008 · Welch Sand & Gravel Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Welch
- **Operator:** Welch Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3301598](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301598)
## Narrative

While removing a drive shaft it fell and smashed the tip of the right middle finger. The tip of the finger is fractured requiring splinting, the resulting laceration required six sutures, & a sub vascular hematoma required drilling of the nail to relieve pressure.

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