# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220152940017` · 10/15/2015 · Hanson Aggregates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 73
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates LLC
- **Mine:** [4100025](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100025)
## Narrative

While lowering chain curtain into a feed chute in an aggregate silo, worker reached down to move the curtain into the slot, the curtain shifted and caught the end of his glove pulling his finger under the shaft attached to the curtain, smashing the tip of his finger off.

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