# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220090020037` · 12/17/2008 · Deer Creek Rock Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** W (Wallace) Jaxon  Baker
- **Operator:** Deer Creek Rock Co
- **Mine:** [0404289](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0404289)
## Narrative

Removing drill bit from rock drill, bit fell loose and hit 4th finger on employee's left hand.

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