# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220153560004` · 12/10/2015 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 18.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [3800014](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800014)
## Narrative

Maintenance man injured right thumb attaching trailer for welder to hitch of pickup truck. Miner taken to ER for initial treatment and returned to work Dec. 11. On Dec. 14, for first available evaluation, orthopedist issued restrictions and confirmed distal tip fracture. Restrictions are being accommodated, no lost time expected, and full recovery expected in 8-weeks.

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