# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220092790034` · 09/30/2009 · Syar Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James M  Syar
- **Operator:** Syar Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0401700](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401700)
## Narrative

EE's were using forklift to replace the cover for a down river pump tunnel after maintenance of the pump. The sling slipped off the forks while lowering the cover into place. EE's were not using a clamp to prevent slipping. Top of EE's left hand was lacerated and small finger was fractured. EE received about 13 stitches and had the small bone reset.

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