# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120900059` · 03/28/2012 · Iola Quarry Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Shakespeare Oil Company Inc
- **Operator:** Iola Quarry Inc
- **Mine:** [1100244](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100244)
## Narrative

While installing a right front tire on a Cat 769 haul truck, the spacer bar fell on mechanic's left middle finger causing a laceration and fracture to the finger.

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