# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220101400019` · 05/19/2010 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by powered moving object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [0400915](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400915)
## Narrative

Miner (mechanic) was directing operator of forklift in placement of boxes of dust collector bags as part of dust collector work. Miner did not pay attention to hand placement in close proximity to forklift tines. Forklift tine contacted miner's left index finger causing an avulsion on top of left index finger. Miner received stitches to close the avulsion of the left index finger.

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