# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100220030` · 01/20/2010 · Central Sand Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Scott A  Hoskinson
- **Operator:** Central Sand Company Inc
- **Mine:** [1401574](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401574)
## Narrative

Injured was assisting in the construction of a new portable field office. While attempting to reposition a roof joist, the opposite end fell off its support crushing his right index finger between the joist and a metal support, breaking the bone.

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