# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150610002` · 02/11/2015 · Orr Auger Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Auger operator, Auger Crew supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Matthew  Orr; Lori  Deaton-Orr
- **Operator:** Orr Auger Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519762](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519762)
## Narrative

Auger operator and mine foreman and his auger helper were repairing front pin puller on Salem 1500B Auger. Foreman let part of pin puller slip out of his hand and mashed his right thumb.

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