# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220091980036` · 07/15/2009 · Oldcastle SW Group Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle SW Group Inc.
- **Mine:** [0504656](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504656)
## Narrative

EE was removing shim to adjust primary jaw opening . One side of shim hung up. EE attempted to free shim with left hand. Hydraulic mechanism then failed, allowing bottom of jaw to move and catch fingers in shim stack. X-rays disclose Lt finger fracture. Further exam is to occur 7/20/09 when swelling is reduced.

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