# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122140003` · 07/24/2012 · Brakefield Equipment 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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James  Brakefield
- **Operator:** Brakefield Equipment Inc
- **Mine:** [3402081](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3402081)
## Narrative

While removing the grill cover on a Cat D11 Dozer, the hinge broke causing the grill to fall onto the injured's hand breaking one finger and lacerating this hand requiring stitches.

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