# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220140870013` · 03/21/2014 · HC Wyeville Operating LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hi-Crush Inc
- **Operator:** HC Wyeville Operating LLC
- **Mine:** [4703611](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703611)
## Narrative

While sliding a small piece of 1/8"" steel plate across shop floor the plate all at once stopped and the force used to push the steel continued through causing individuals left thumb to bend backwards. No open wound occurred.

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