# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091030007` · 04/09/2009 · James River Coal Service Company
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 62
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** James River Coal Service Company
- **Mine:** [1519206](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519206)
## Narrative

Mechanic helping to install transmission on D9R Dozer.  Mechanic caught his middle finger on his right hand underneath when the transmission was being slid into the tracks.

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