# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220110820009` · 02/10/2011 · Tilcon New York, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800026)
## Narrative

INJURED LEFT THUMB WHILE SWAPPING OUT OXYGEN TANKS ON SERVICE TRUCK. THE PROTECTIVE CAGE OVER THE BOTTLES FELL TO A CLOSED POSITION WHILE HANDLING THE OXYGEN BOTTLE. THE CAGE FELL ONTO HIS LEFT THUMB CAUSING SWELLING AND BRUISING.

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