# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220122290009` · 08/08/2012 · BASF Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Corporation
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

A BASF employee was releasing the hand brake on a railcar when the tension on the brake caused the handle to recoil.  The recoil caused the employee's right pinkie finger to come in contact with the brake chain of the rail car. The employee was diagnosed as having a fractured finger and received two stitches at the tip of his finger.

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