# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170260036` · 01/18/2017 · Compass Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas E  Hall
- **Operator:** Compass Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [5001760](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001760)
## Narrative

While performing routine maintenance on a jumbo in the shop employee was wiping away debris and believes a metal splinter entered left index finger. Several days later the finger became infected.

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