# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103470032` · 12/09/2010 · Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bart  Mulzer
- **Operator:** Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1200084](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200084)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a wear plate inside MI-0503 when the plate slipped he instinctively tried to catch it.  The plate weighing 70# smashed his finger (3rd digit on left hand)between the plate and the ground. He was immediately sent for medical evaluation.

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