# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220142950004` · 10/06/2014 · Emerald Processing LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Observe operations
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [4603085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603085)
## Narrative

The employee stated that the crusher had become clogged requiring the chute access door to be opened. While observing the chute the access door swung closed striking the back of his right hand. The employee continued working, but sought medical treatment on 10/18/14 due to continued swelling and was diagnosed with a fracture. The incident became medically reportable on 10/18/14.

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