# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142550018` · 09/09/2014 · Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Handling coal, Rock, Ore
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harvey  Youngquist; Tim G  Youngquist
- **Operator:** Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc.
- **Mine:** [0801203](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801203)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning/removing debris and rock that had become lodged between the frame and belt for the return for conveyor belt C8. The belt was not running, and was locked/tagged out. While removing the debris a rock became dislodged and smashed his right hand against the frame, fracturing his middle finger.  No other injuries were present.

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