# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091100012` · 04/16/2009 · Welch Sand & Gravel 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Welch
- **Operator:** Welch Sand & Gravel Inc
- **Mine:** [3301598](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301598)
## Narrative

While working to clear a clogged input hood of a Hazmag crusher the side door was being opened, once the door was over center the two miners opening the door could not hold the weight of the door and material. The door then swung down crushing the first and second fingers of one of the miner's right hand between the door and body of the crusher.

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