# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220112910029` · 10/13/2011 · Hanson Material Service
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 33.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100066](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100066)
## Narrative

A mechanic sustained a fracture/laceration to the middle finger and a contusion to his index and ring fingers on his right hand when an access cover on a Cat 992 fell on them. The injured employee was repairing the parking brake and had his hand positioned such that when the cover fell it struck and injured his fingers.

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