# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220122220004` · 07/30/2012 · Pinnacle Processing Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Pinnacle Processing Inc
- **Mine:** [1506268](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1506268)
## Narrative

EE was installing a chain flight in wash box while he was lining up flight he got his right thumb caught between the flight and chain sprocket in sprained his thumb.

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