# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140210032` · 01/16/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **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:** NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 542
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

Using 25 ton hoist in Metz Motor barn to lift C motor by attaching to old slope chain bracket. EE was installing a bearing housing when slope chain bracket weld broke off motor frame, motor fell, partially amputating right thumb (between first and second joint) between the motor and bearing housing. Company block to final working height procedures were not followed.

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