# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182180011` · 06/27/2018 · Irving Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Front-end loader
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28.29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Earl  Brinker
- **Operator:** Irving Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [1200354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200354)
## Narrative

Employee states that over the past 2 years of operating a loader they have developed a cyst on their left thumb from repetitive motion. Employee will have surgery to remove the cyst.

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