# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220163190040` · 11/12/2016 · Unimin Corporation
## 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:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corporation
- **Mine:** [3100375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100375)
## Narrative

On Saturday, November 12th 2016, EE was replacing a motor at approximately 8:30 am.  The motor and the iron created a pinch point and caught EE's gloved pinky finger between the two. EE reported the injury to supervisor, and they immediately were seen at the clinic at Spruce Pine. EE was examined and given stitches. 

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