# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220113570009` · 12/03/2011 · Solar Sources Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 3.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1201732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1201732)
## Narrative

EE was removing a guard from a tail roller when the guard sprung loose and hit his thumb. Thumb on right hand. (EE did not report accident until 12/15/11).

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