# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120470021` · 02/11/2012 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

While loading muffler with a forklift into truck bed, the muffler got stuck on warehouse door, and as employee pushed against muffler, his right hand was smashed, resulting in simple fracture to his right ring finger.

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