# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170380003` · 02/03/2017 · Peabody Western Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 3.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Western Coal Company
- **Mine:** [0201195](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201195)
## Narrative

The EE was in the process of removing a hydraulic filter from drill 812 when EE injured a middle finger. EE first removed the bracket that secures the filter housing assembly. EE then held the filter housing assembly with left hand and began to remove four bolts located on top.  When EE removed the last bolt, the filter housing dropped and crushed the left middle finger. 

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