# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220092180009` · 08/04/2009 · Dolomite Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dorothy  Baxter
- **Operator:** Dolomite Inc
- **Mine:** [0800086](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800086)
## Narrative

EE and co-worker were attaching a Batwing Mower to a 5400 John Deere Farm tractor. EE had put on the PTO Shaft and pulled backward on the shaft to make sure it was locked on. The shaft slipped off and dropped about 6"", mashing and cutting the tip of his little finger on his left hand. He was transported to Jackson Hospital by a company vehicle.

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