# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220151390011` · 05/12/2015 · BASF Corporation
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Corporation
- **Mine:** [0900231](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900231)
## Narrative

Mechanic was exiting a dryer control room. The mechanic placed his left hand on the door to control the door. Fifth finger (pinky) was pinched between door and frame causing laceration above finger nail bed. Employee received stitches and prescription for antibiotics and pain. Returned to work with restricted duty.

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