# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112550071` · 08/17/2011 · ACG Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Art  Wilson
- **Operator:** ACG Materials
- **Mine:** [2600668](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600668)
## Narrative

EE was performing serving of equipment. While servicing the 235 excavator the EE attempted to close the oil check door, it kicked back open and jammed the EE's left thumb. Injury was not serious, EE chose to wait for medical treatment. On 8/31/11 EE chose to accept medical treatment which then showed a tear in the tendon.

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