# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142660024` · 04/15/2014 · Pennsy Supply Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Pennsy Supply Inc
- **Mine:** [3609058](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609058)
## Narrative

Working in Pumping Station. Started to install 18"" pipe with 90 on end, 7' long. Put pipe into position, started to leave it down, when hook on lug was noticed; the chain was under the hook. Chain came around hook, pipe jolted down, sprung back up and then down again, busting the rigging. Employee grabbed the pipe and smashed his thumb.

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