# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220121710016` · 06/16/2012 · Rock-It Natural Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Billy D  Baldwin
- **Operator:** Rock-It Natural Stone
- **Mine:** [3401856](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401856)
## Narrative

Replacing starting motor on D6T Bulldozer and removing the failed component.  He placed the starter on the equalizer frame of the tractor to better position himself to take the starter off of the machine.  The starter fell and struck his left hand ringer finger causing a fracture.

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