# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143070105` · 10/31/2014 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102978](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102978)
## Narrative

A maintenance employee was assigned to perform a front axle repair on a CAT236B skid-steer. While removing the front left tire the EE got his left hand 5th finger pinched between the wheel stud and the steel rim of the tire. The EE was diagnosed with a laceration and two fractures of the distal phalanx. He was released and returned to work with restrictions.

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