# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220171700012` · 06/16/2017 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [3400266](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400266)
## Narrative

Employee was removing an elevator chain pin that was wedged between the idler and elevator casing. While pulling the pin, the employee placed right hand over the end of the pin. Another mechanic who was assisting in this job was jogging the elevator. The elevator rolled back wedging the pin against the floor and the employee's right hand.

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