# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220130310044` · 01/29/2013 · Kinder Morgan Operating LP C
## 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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kinder Morgan Inc; Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
- **Operator:** Kinder Morgan Operating LP C
- **Mine:** [1518234](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518234)
## Narrative

Mechanic was getting metal angle iron from rack.  As he lifted the 20' long piece he positioned his hands and body improperly. An unexpected shift of the other angle iron pieces resulted in the tip of the middle finger on his right hand being crushed against the metal rack.  Tip of the finger had bone crushed nail was damaged and skin split on side of finger.

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