# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220131700012` · 06/10/2013 · Ohio American Energy Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio American Energy Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3304550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304550)
## Narrative

Metal trailer tongue slipped off hitch, fingers were still on the torque, pinched fingers between tongue and crib block. Cause was not moving away after placing tongue on hitch. Compliance with company rules a factor, miner proficiency may be a factor, protective equipment not a factor, mining practices could be a factor.

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