# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132970020` · 10/14/2013 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Forklift operator
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 36.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

EE was located beside dock ramp, when another employee pulled pin releasing dock to loading position on truck. EE reflexively extended arm as dock sprung up. The hinged end of dock plate extended up and pinched fingertip of employee. Tip of finger was removed. EE returned to work with restrictions after one lost workday.

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