# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220161320001` · 04/28/2016 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [1101579](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101579)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to clean out auger when EE's left index finger came in contact with the auger blade lacerating tip. First aid and medical treatment was provided. The index finger was partially amputated. Employee returned to work on 4/29/16 with restrictions.

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