# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152920034` · 10/14/2015 · ERC Mining Indiana Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas  Sauve
- **Operator:** ERC Mining Indiana Corp
- **Mine:** [1202431](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202431)
## Narrative

He was cutting apart props in pit when a prop slid down and struck little finger between two props on right hand causing a cut and split the nail. Was sent to hospital where they cleaned and stitched the finger.

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