# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220190320004` · 01/26/2019 · Covia Holdings Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Holdings Corporation
- **Mine:** [0900149](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900149)
## Narrative

Employee had EE's left thumb struck by a spring-loaded gate while descending a ladder in the Plant # 2 processing plant. EE was examined and diagnosed with a contusion and was prescribed an anti-inflammatory. Employee inattention and failing to SLAM contributed to the incident.

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