# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220101820018` · 06/25/2010 · C F Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stephen R  Wilson
- **Operator:** C F Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0800903](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800903)
## Narrative

A mechanic was using a cutting torch to split a 20 pipe for a wear band. He cut thru the pipe & stored energy in the pipe caused it to spring open striking his left ring finger was struck by pipe.  He was evaluated by facility Nurse & sent to local clinic for x-ray, which confirmed a fracture.  His finger was set & splinted. He was released to return to work with restrictions.

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