# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140660023` · 03/06/2014 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 2.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4407222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407222)
## Narrative

Operator was performing pre shift on Front End Loader.  When accessing the top compartment to check coolant level, the access door fell forward and landed on his hand, breaking his middle finger.

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