# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101520017` · 05/17/2010 · Essroc Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 21.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Essroc Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [1200065](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200065)
## Narrative

Employee was at the top of the ramp, shaking out gallon plastic bags that are used for lab samples, and he accidentally hit his right index finger on the top of the handrail.  A few days later his finger because swelling and became very painful.  His range of motion is also impaired.  Employee reported this accident on 5/27/2010 to his supervisor and on 5/28/2010 to the HR Manager.

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