# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220143650002` · 12/22/2014 · Emerald Processing LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [4603085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603085)
## Narrative

The employee stated he was attempting to empty a belt magnet when he caught his ring finger between the magnet and the chute. The employee began missing work on 12/29/14 due to the injury.

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