# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220150840022` · 01/22/2015 · Unimin Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 36.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corp
- **Mine:** [3100673](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100673)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting 1/4 inch flat bar, when it slipped from his hand & bent his left ring finger back. Employee stated it was a little stiff but thought he would be fine. Operator started documentation at that time. Weeks later he stated it was still stiff & we took him to be checked out. The doctor examination found palpation tenderness over 1A pulley. Diagnosis on 03/24/2015.

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