# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173250008` · 11/14/2017 · Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1202236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202236)
## Narrative

EE was trying to remove a suspended deflector plate when the left index finger came between the lift chain and the plate. This resulted in a broken/smashed index finger. EE was taken to the hospital and treated for a broken/smashed finger and received stitches. EE was also prescribed antibiotics and pain medicine. 

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