# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220082560008` · 08/20/2008 · Centex Materials llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 27.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Eagle Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Centex Materials llc
- **Mine:** [4102241](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102241)
## Narrative

Maintenance employee was helping to install a differential in a loader. He was using an air jack which he placed on top of a RR tie for easy access. Employee's hand was resting on the ground next to tie when jack fell off and impacted hand. Employee denied medical treatment until 9/2/08 when we sent him to the hospital for x-rays and discovered his hand was broken.

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