# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153160017` · 11/03/2015 · Inversand Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 165
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hungerford & Terry Inc
- **Operator:** Inversand Company
- **Mine:** [2800598](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800598)
## Narrative

A heavy duty centrifugal slurry pump was being installed. The pump was rigged with strap slung under the bearing frame of the pump. When the pump was lifted, it listed toward employee. Employee's right thumb was pinched between the strap and one of the motor mount support studs, causing a soft tissue injury to employee's right thumb.

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