# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130030028` · 12/25/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
## 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:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 5.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BHP Billiton
- **Operator:** Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2902170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2902170)
## Narrative

Employee closed his finger in his truck door in the parking lot, he had not started his shift. he reported the incident to his supervisor & drove himself to the ER @ San Juan Regional. He declined to have someone drive him. Doctor noted:12-25-12 to rtn to wk in 5 days & no heavy lifting until condition improves. 12-31-2012 released to restricted duty by Reliance Medical Group.

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