# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220173630001` · 12/14/2017 · Hampden Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Hampden Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609294](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609294)
## Narrative

Employee stated that employee was attempting to lift a shield on the continuous miner when the shield slipped and struck employee on employee's left middle finger causing a fracture to the finger.

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