# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131620006` · 06/04/2013 · Hommel Concrete Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 269
- **Mine experience:** 1.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gayla T  Hommel; Guy D  Hommel Jr
- **Operator:** Hommel Concrete Company
- **Mine:** [4003352](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003352)
## Narrative

Employee was working on track hoe, trying to remove the pin from the cylinder that operates the bucket. While pushing the pin out, the bucket slipped and the employee tried to catch, catching his right hand between two pieces of metal. Right hand suffered broken bones and skin lacerations.

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