# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083240052` · 11/13/2008 · Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407052](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407052)
## Narrative

EE was assisting in the removal of the canopy from a shuttle car, when the bolt was removed from the canopy leg, the canopy fell catching the tip of his left index finger against the frame of the machine, this resulted in the amputation of the end of his finger, the Dr was able to reattach the end of his finger.

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