# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220093310021` · 06/06/2009 · Hanson Material Service
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RAILROAD TIES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100068](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100068)
## Narrative

The injured miner was leveling a conveyor using railroad ties. While stacking the ties he pinched his finger between two ties. He received first aid treatment and has continued working his regular job. He has since developed a conditon with this finger that needed surgery to correct. He had the surgery on 11/20/09.

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