# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131490032` · 05/23/2013 · Alpha Highwall Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffery A  Hoops
- **Operator:** Alpha Highwall Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1519181](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519181)
## Narrative

While using chain binder, and removed step ladder from porch, chain slipped and hit right hand cutting index finger.

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