# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170120004` · 01/09/2017 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [3102153](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3102153)
## Narrative

Employee was working to free up a frozen tunnel feeder in C&S. While freeing the feeder employee jammed EE's right thumb against the frame of the feeder, which caused EE's thumb area to be discolored and sore. Employee went to ER after EE's normal shift for x-ray, (no fracture).  Next day 3M sent EE to the clinic for a check up and to relieve blood under nail. 

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