# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220111010047` · 04/02/2011 · Mountain Aggregates, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Mountain Aggregates, Inc
- **Mine:** [1500056](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1500056)
## Narrative

EE was cutting free a section of suspended catwalk, the welders hand was struck by the falling catwalk's handrail, severing 2 fingers. One finger was totally severed the other was partial. The other finger was re-attached.

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