# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220170810026` · 05/23/2016 · Kincheloe & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wesley J  Kincheloe
- **Operator:** Kincheloe & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [3501280](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3501280)
## Narrative

A rock was stuck in the frame work of an unused conveyor. Mechanic was trying to pry rock out when bar and rock slipped pinching finger against framework, resulting in two fingertips being smashed.

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