# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220172910007` · 10/08/2017 · EP Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** EP Management Corporation
- **Operator:** EP Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [2600680](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600680)
## Narrative

While attempting to carry a section of pipe down a flight of stairs the employee rested the pipe on the landing and tried to reposition employee's grip on the pipe. The pipe rolled and crushed the employees finger under the weight of the pipe.

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