# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132250023` · 08/09/2013 · Rogers Group Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Operator:** Rogers Group Inc
- **Mine:** [1518157](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518157)
## Narrative

Repairing rip rap deflector plate on scalper screen. Angle iron was laid on roll away cover which is at a slant. He was bending over to pick up another piece of metal for repairs then piece slid down chute & smashed index finger against the cover he was using as a hand hold.

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