# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220083330004` · 11/21/2008 · Buildex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mackie Clemens Fuel Company
- **Operator:** Buildex Inc
- **Mine:** [2300319](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300319)
## Narrative

Employee states he was helping to replace a belt on the scalper. When they were replacing the guard he got his Rt. hand caught between the motor and guard. He had soreness to his hand. The Doctor put him in a splint and was given  Prednisone.

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