# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083010006` · 10/17/2008 · T.J.S. Mining, 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas J  Smith
- **Operator:** T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609159)
## Narrative

Employee was directing the fork lift operator on changing batteries on scoop.  He directed the fork lift operator to set batteries down; at the same time he reached for cap on battery jack on scoop.  He got left thumb pinched between cap of jack and battery.

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